00:00 In a significant political development in Rajasthan, veteran four-time MLA and former
00:17 minister Mahendrajit Singh Malviya dealt a blow to the Congress by joining the Bharatiya
00:23 Janata Party on Monday, that is today on February 19.
00:27 Malviya, a long-standing member of the Congress party and the MLA representing Bhagidora in
00:32 Banswara district, cited his decision to join the BJP as a move aimed at fostering the development
00:39 of the Waghar region.
00:50 Waghar situated in the south Rajasthan encompasses the Banswara and Dungarpur districts and is
00:56 primarily inhabited by tribal communities.
00:59 Making his allegiance official, Malviya arrived at the BJP office in Jaipur, where senior
01:05 party members and leaders, including Rajasthan-in-charge Arun Singh and State Unit Chief C.P. Joshi,
01:11 warmly received him.
01:13 Expressing his rationale for switching sides, Malviya revealed that his decision was influenced
01:18 by meetings with top BJP leaders, including party chief J.P. Nata and Union Home Minister
01:24 Amit Shah during his recent visit to Delhi.
01:27 He highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and leadership as pivotal factors in
01:33 his decision to align with the BJP.
01:35 Taking a swipe at the Congress, Malviya expressed disappointment over the party's absence at
01:41 the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, emphasising his faith in the BJP's
01:47 commitment to inclusive development.
01:50 In a press conference held at the BJP office, Malviya underscored his unwavering dedication
01:55 to the party, stating that he firmly believes in the BJP's ability to address the needs
02:00 of tribal communities, particularly in areas like Wagar.
02:04 Echoing Malviya's sentiment, C.P. Joshi praised his decision to join the BJP, attributing
02:10 it to his admiration for Prime Minister Modi's governance and policy initiatives.
02:15 "I have been a member of Congress for 60 years and I have never lost faith in the Congress.
02:22 I have never lost faith in Modi's leadership.
02:25 I have never lost faith in the leadership of the Prime Minister and the National President.
02:31 I have never lost faith in Modi's leadership.
02:34 I have never lost faith in Modi's leadership.
02:37 I have never lost faith in Modi's leadership.
02:40 In this context, the work done in the tribal community by Modi is a dream.
02:45 The work done in the country is a dream.
02:48 That is why I have only given slogans and promises to the Congress, but I have done
02:53 what Modi said.
02:55 That is why I have left the Congress party and have joined the BJP.
02:59 I have joined the BJP by showing my faith in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his
03:04 leadership."
03:09 Malviya's political journey spans over a decade, during which he served as a Cabinet
03:16 Minister from 2008 to 2013 and again from 2021 to 2023.
03:22 His electoral track record includes a successful stint as a Lok Sabha MP from Banswara in 1998,
03:29 representing the Congress party.
03:31 As Malviya's defection reshapes the political landscape in Rajasthan, the BJP gains a seasoned
03:37 leader with a deep-rooted commitment to public service and development.
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