New Delhi
Former Union Minister Milind Deora, 47 years old, who resigned from the Congress and joined the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Milind is son of Congress veteran Murli Deora. Speaking of his political career in the party, Deora had won the Mumbai South seat in 2004 and 2009.
Milind Deora, considered a close friend of Rahul Gandhi, on January 14 announced his resignation from the grand old party, bringing an end to his family’s 55-year association with Congress.
Milind represents the new generation of urban Indian politicians. From South Mumbai.
Milind Deora was inducted in the Union Government of India as the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology in 2011.
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As my valued voters, supporters & well-wishers, it is my duty to explain why I have chosen to depart from @INCIndia & align myself with @Shivsenaofc under the leadership of @mieknathshinde Ji. pic.twitter.com/Dj575Z1t8P
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा ☮️ (@milinddeora) January 14, 2024