Ahmed Patel says his victory has boosted Congress' morale
August 10, 2017 14:50
Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who retained his Rajya Sabha seat after polls in Gujarat on August 8, on Thursday said that the win has boosted the morale of the whole party.
Speaking to the media, the Congress MP added that this is not just a joyous moment for him, but for the whole Congress party.
"The Congress cadre is so happy with this victory. This is a win for our democracy as well," he said.Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel retained his Rajya Sabha seat by winning 44 votes.
Voting for the three Rajya Sabha seats was conducted on Tuesday. BJP national president Amit Shah and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani are other two candidates who won.After the victory, Patel yesterday alleged that the election exposed the "personal vendetta and political terror" of the BJP.
Speaking to the media, the Congress MP added that this is not just a joyous moment for him, but for the whole Congress party.
"The Congress cadre is so happy with this victory. This is a win for our democracy as well," he said.Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel retained his Rajya Sabha seat by winning 44 votes.
Voting for the three Rajya Sabha seats was conducted on Tuesday. BJP national president Amit Shah and Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani are other two candidates who won.After the victory, Patel yesterday alleged that the election exposed the "personal vendetta and political terror" of the BJP.
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