Kapil Sibal quits Congress, files RS nomination with SP's support
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and former union minister Kapil Sibal Wednesday said he has resigned from the Congress party and filed a nomination for Rajya Sabha elections in the presence of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and party MP Ram Gopal Yadav. He said he quit the party on May 16.
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“I had tendered my resignation from the Congress party on 16th May,” Sibal said after filing a nomination for Rajya Sabha elections with the support of SP.
“I filed the nomination as an independent candidate. I am thankful to SP chief Akhilesh Yadav that he supported me. I also wish to convey my gratitude to Azam Khan for the support that he has given me, not just now but over several years,” Sibal added
The veteran Congress leader also said that it is important to be an independent voice. “While staying in Opposition we want to create an alliance so that we can oppose the Modi govt.”
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