Wasn't an easy decision: Prasada on quitting Cong
June 10, 2021  13:43
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Former Congress leader Jitin Prasada reacts to criticism from the party. 

Yesterday, the Madhya Pradesh Congress unit tweeted, saying, "Jitin Prasada ke jane se Congress khush hai. He is a piece of garbage and it is natural to put him in the garbage bin." The tweet was later deleted. 
 
Prasada said, "I won't make a comment, everyone is free to criticise. Those who have a small mindset, remain small. I'll receive everyone's criticism as 'prasad'. I believe that my decision is right and in country's interest.

"I have a three-generation long connection with Congress. So, this was not an easy decision. With a lot of thinking, conversations with people and listening to the voice of my conscience, I did this.

"I reached the conclusion that in today's perspective BJP and PM Modi's leadership is the most capable. For the future generation too, this party will prove to be useful," Prasad who joined the BJP yesterday, said. 

Congress MP Mallikarjun Kharge remarked: "Jitin Prasada was a traditional Congressman, we gave him respect, he wasn't ignored. He was general secy, Bengal in charge... was allowed to contest every time. Despite this, if he blames Congress and ideology for which he and his father worked, it's sad."

Prasada responded saying, "What can I say? He is such a senior leader but I know the situation in UP and the connection between people and Congress. I decided this after thinking everything."
 
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