The Congress faced a significant setback when former minister Nasimuddin Siddiqui, a senior party leader, resigned along with many of his associates in Uttar Pradesh. Siddiqui, expressing his resignation, cited his inability to advance his political struggle effectively within the Congress despite being a grassroots worker. He stated in his resignation letter that he was stepping down from his primary membership and all organizational duties due to “unavoidable reasons.”
Siddiqui clarified that his decision was not driven by personal grievances against any Congress official but by the unmet objectives that led him to join the party. Around 72 leaders, including former MLAs, joined Siddiqui in resigning. Discussions are ongoing with his associates to collectively decide on the future course of action. Siddiqui mentioned that they would align with a political party they agree with to continue advocating for the people.
“We will join whichever political party we reach an agreement with to continue fighting for the people,” Siddiqui stated, emphasizing that the decision would be made collectively with all those who resigned. Siddiqui, who joined the Congress eight years ago, expressed disappointment in not receiving the expected role or responsibilities within the party, leading to his resignation. He ruled out joining the BJP and dismissed the possibility of returning to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
