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    Ex-Union minister Birender Singh quits BJP, to join Congress on Tuesday

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    Ex-Union minister Birender Singh switches from BJP to Congress, aligning with wife and son's recent moves. The family's political realignment marks a significant shift in their party affiliations.

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    Former Union minister Birender Singh on Monday said he has quit the BJP and will be joining the Congress, the move coming almost a month after his son Brijender Singh joined the grand old party. Birender Singh's wife and former BJP MLA from Haryana Prem Lata also quit the BJP.

    Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Birender Singh said, "I have resigned from the primary membership of the BJP and sent my resignation to party chief J P Nadda. My wife Prem Lata, who remained MLA from 2014-2019, has also quit the party. Tomorrow, we will join the Congress."

    Birender Singh had joined the BJP nearly 10 years ago after an over four-decade-long stint with the Congress.

    After his son joined the Congress on March 10, there was speculation that Birender Singh would follow suit.


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