In a significant political development, Tajinder Singh Bittu, a prominent figure and close aide of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, has resigned from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress (INC) and the post of AICC Secretary In-Charge for Himachal Pradesh. Bittu’s departure from the grand-old party is being seen as a major blow to the Congress ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Key points from the news
- Tajinder Singh Bittu, a well-known figure in the Congress party, has submitted his resignation from both the primary membership and his position within the party.
- Bittu’s departure is considered a significant setback for the Congress, as he was a close aide of Priyanka Gandhi, a key leader in the party.
- Following his resignation, Bittu has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party headquarters in Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde.

The resignation of Tajinder Singh Bittu has sparked discussions about the internal dynamics of the Congress party and the potential impact on the upcoming elections. The development has been covered widely across various news outlets, including Moneycontrol, Yes Punjab, India TV News, ABP Live, and YouTube.