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Eknath Khadse quits BJP to join NCP, accuses Fadnavis of ‘low-level politics’

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Eknath Khadse quits BJP to join NCP, accuses Fadnavis of ‘low-level politics’

Eknath Khadse quits BJP to join NCP, accuses Fadnavis of ‘low-level politics’

Former Maharashtra minister Eknath Khadse on Wednesday said he decided to quit the BJP and join the NCP as he realized that as long as Devendra Fadnavis was there in the saffron party, he would "never get justice".

He also accused Fadnavis of playing "dirty politics" with him.

The veteran leader alleged that social activist Anjali Damania had filed a molestation complaint against him and the police filed a case in that connection based on Fadnavis's instructions.

State minister Jayant Patil on Wednesday announced that Khadse would join the ruling NCP on Friday.

Khadse had won six consecutive elections from the Muktainagar seat in Jalgaon district.

However, in 2019 he was denied a ticket by the party.

His daughter, who was made a candidate, lost to Shiv Sena rebel Chandrakant Patil, who is said to have received support from BJP leaders who were against Khadse.


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