28 March
Sandeep Dhand Ludhiana
Former Congress minister Bharat Bhushan voiced strong disapproval over Lok Sabha member Ravneet Bittu’s decision to join the BJP, highlighting grievances stemming from their longstanding association in the Ludhiana constituency. Expressing dismay, Bhushan lamented Bittu’s departure and criticized his leadership, accusing him of opportunism and betrayal.
In a scathing rebuke, Bhushan asserted that Bittu’s allegiance to the BJP undermines the legacy of his family’s staunch Congress affiliation, citing the sacrifices made by predecessors like former Chief Minister Beant Singh. Bhushan contended that Bittu’s departure has left Congress workers feeling betrayed and resolved to teach him a lesson.
Emphasizing the essence of party loyalty, Bhushan underscored the primacy of the Congress over individual interests, admonishing Bittu for prioritizing convenience over the party’s struggle. He emphasized that Bittu’s candidacy had garnered unanimous support within the Congress ranks, only for his defection to spark disillusionment among party faithful.
As tensions simmer within the Ludhiana political landscape, Bhushan’s critique underscores the rifts caused by Bittu’s defection and underscores the challenges facing the Congress party as it navigates through shifting alliances and loyalties.