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Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad: Will join BJP when we have black snow in Kashmir

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 12, 2021 11:41 IST

Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who will soon retire as Rajya Sabha Member said people will see him at ...

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Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who will soon retire as Rajya Sabha Member said people will see him at many places as he is 'free now' and has no wish to be an MP, Minister or hold any position in the party.

When asked about the speculation that he may now join the BJP, Azad said,"I will join the BJP when we have black snow in Kashmir. Why BJP -- that’s the day I’ll join any other party. Those who say this or spread these rumours, they don’t know me. When Rajmata Scindia was the deputy leader of the Opposition, she stood up and said some allegation about me. I got up and I said that I take the allegation very seriously, and on behalf of the government, I would like to suggest a committee which would be chaired by [Atal Bihari] Vajpayee, and would have her and [LK] Advani as members. I said that they should complete the report in 15 days, and whatever punishment they suggest, I’ll accept it. Vajpayeeji came in as I mentioned him, and asked why. When I told him, he stood up and said -- I offer my apologies to the House, and also to Ghulam Nabi Azad. Maybe Rajmata Scindia doesn’t know him, but I do."

Azad has no wish to hold any position in the party and is totally satisfied with his work as a politician adding that he will continue to serve the public till he is alive.

On Tuesday, Rajya Sabha witnessed emotional scenes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the contribution of Ghulam Nabi Azad to the country, the House, and also his party.

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