‘Hobnobbing with BJP’: Congress strips Uttarakhand chief Kishore Upadhyay of all posts

DEHRADUN: In a major political development in poll-bound Uttarakhand, the Congress on Wednesday removed its state chief

Kishore Upadhyay

from all positions.


The action comes in the wake of his “hobnobbing” with the BJP and other political parties to undermine the fight against the ruling party.

The letter written by Congress state in-charge, Devender Yadav, on January 12 and addressed to Upadhyay mentions “People of Uttarakhand are yearning for change and are waiting to throw out the corrupt BJP government. There is a widespread anger with the maladministration, misgovernance and all round corruption aided and abetted by the BJP leadership. It is the solemn duty of each one of us to rise to the challenge and serve the Devbhumi of Uttarakhand as also its people. Sadly, you have been hobnobbing with BJP and other Political Parties with a view to undermine this fight and weaken the cause of the people.” It further states, “Despite multiple warnings given to you personally, your conduct of indulging in anti -arty activities continues unabated. You are therefore removed from all party positions, pending further action in the matter.”

Despite the efforts, Upadhyay could not be contacted for his views on the matter.