Hours after quitting from Congress, Milind Deora joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction

Former Union minister Milind Deora joined Shiv Sena on Sunday. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde welcomed him. Deora ended his family's 55-year-long collaboration with Congress. 

“Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey," Deora said in an X post, earlier on Sunday. 

"I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party. I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their unwavering support over the years," his post read. 

Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of @INCIndia, ending my family’s 55-year relationship with the party.

I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues & karyakartas for their…

— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा  (@milinddeora) January 14, 2024

Along with Deora, 10 former municipal corporations, 25 senior party functionaries and 20 top trader and merchant unions will also join the Shiv Sena.