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Updated March 10th, 2020 at 13:07 IST

Key detail: Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation letter not written after meeting PM Modi

Scindia, in his letter resigning from Congress, stated that it was time to move on and that it was a decision which he was pondering over the last one year.

Reported by: Devarshi mankad
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Jyotiraditya Scindia's letter of resignation from the Indian National Congress (INC) was dated March 9, 2020, a day before he announced his decision to the public, and also before he met PM Modi and Amit Shah at 7LKM.

READ: Madhya Pradesh Crisis LIVE Updates: Scindia Resigns From Congress, Says 'Time To Move On'

Scindia's intentions clear

Scindia, in his resignation letter, stated that it was time to move on and that it was a decision which he was pondering over the last one year. "While my aim and purpose remain the same as it has always been from the very beginning, to serve the people of my state and the country, I believe I am unable to do this anymore within this party.  To reflect and realize the aspirations of my party and my workers I believe it is best that I now look ahead at a fresh start."

He went on to thank the party for allowing him to serve the people.

READ: MEGA Twist: Jyotiraditya Scindia Reaches PM Modi's Residence With Amit Shah Amid MP Crisis

Tuesday's developments come at a time that the Kamal Nath-led Madhya Pradesh government appears to be on the brink, with the MLAs who are loyal to Scindia apparently ready to resign, their numbers posing a fatal threat to the maintainability of the Congress government. At the time of writing, there are said to be at least 18 Congress MLAs in Bengaluru, while other purported rebels are in Delhi and in Madhya Pradesh. Kamal Nath's entire cabinet resigned on Monday evening, in an apparent effort to create space for a rejig to placate the rebel camp.

The Congress high-command had also attempted desperate overtures to Scindia, offering to meet his demands, whether they be a Rajya Sabha seat or the post of Madhya Pradesh Congress chief. However, following his resignation, the Congress claimed that he had been 'expelled' and quoted party chief Sonia Gandhi in its statement. As per sources, Scindia's dissatisfaction had taken a firm shape over a month ago.

Scindia is expected to address a news briefing on Tuesday. The day also falls on the 75th birth anniversary of Scindia's late father and former Congress leader Madhavrao Scindia.

READ: BJP Summons All Madhya Pradesh MLAs To Bhopal Amidst Speculation Of A No-confidence Motion

READ: From Digvijaya's Poaching Claim To Scindia Reaching PM's House: How The MP Crisis Exploded

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Published March 10th, 2020 at 13:07 IST

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