Former Congress MLA Ambrish Gautam joins BJP

New Delhi April 3 (IANS) Former Delhi Congress MLA Ambrish Gautam and his son Avinash Gautam on Monday joined the BJP saying the Congress had ignored senior leaders.

Gautam a three-time legislator from Kondli in east Delhi accused the Congress of giving election ticket for the upcoming civic bodies without consulting them.

I left Congress because my area and workers have been ignored and tickets are being distributed without consultation with us. I felt neglected Gautam told reporters after joining the BJP.

Bharatiya Janata Party S national Vice President Vinay Sahasrabudhhe was present on the occasion.

Praising Narendra Modi Gautam said: I am impressed with the functioning and policies of the Prime Minister.

--IANS
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