Gujarat Politics: Former Congress Candidate Nilesh Kumbhani May Join BJP, Sparking Speculation

Gandhinagar / Surat: Signs of a major shift in Gujarat politics are once again emerging. A crucial secret meeting was held today between former Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani, whose form was cancelled for technical reasons in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Surat seat, and state BJP president and Union Minister C R Patil. After this meeting, the discussion in political circles has intensified that Nilesh Kumbhani may soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party. * Private meeting: This meeting between Nilesh Kumbhani and C R Patil was a matter of speculation for a long time, which seems to be coming true today. * Past controversy: In the 2024 elections, Kumbhani's nomination was rejected and the BJP candidate was declared the winner of the Surat seat unopposed, which created a debate at the national level. * Political equation: If Kumbhani joins the BJP, the Congress will suffer another major setback in Surat and South Gujarat.