Disgruntled Congress stages massive protest against Mayor switching sides

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expressing great ire over joining of Bharatiya Janata Party by Mayor, Jagat Bahadur Singh, disgruntled Congress workers, on Thursday stated massive protest in Gaurighat and performed ‘tarpan’ of Singh as per the tradition of Sanatan Dharma on the banks of river Narmada. Congress leaders while expressing their displeasure said the Mayor has discarded the ideology of Congress for personal gains by embracing the BJP and therefore, he is considered politically dead for the Congress. As a gesture of peace for his soul, a ritual was performed following the principles of Sanatan Dharma.

 

Seva Dal activists said if the Mayor still holds ethical values, he should resign from his position and contest elections again. They believe he has disrespected the public mandate, causing voters to feel betrayed. The activists lamented the Mayor’s switch of faithfulness, terming it unfortunate and symbol of his excessive personal ambition. They said despite the Congress party honored him and placed utmost trust in him, he ultimately betrayed that trust. Seva Dal members said Congress workers will continue to work for the party and strength it with full determination and energy.

Displeased and irked over Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh’s move of joining BJP, a number of Congress workers, on Thursday staged massive protest outside Mayor’s office in Jabalpur Municipal Corporation headquarters. They shouted slogans against the Mayor and spread black ink on the signboard reading with Mayor’s name. Congressmen said the betrayal on part of Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh has angered Congress activists. They said the Mayor has joined BJP for money, without resigning from the post of City President of Congress Party. They also expressed concerns that the Mayor’s decision could undermine the trust of the city’s residents in these unfortunate circumstances and may promote the feelings of betrayal. Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh’s switch to the BJP has stirred tensions in local political activities, with the possibility of division among party members.