Congress leader Kamal Nath addressing a meeting of the party workers at Harrai in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday (February 28). Photo: X/Office of Kamal Nath
Kamal Nath to Congress workers: 'Ready to leave, it's your choice'
The veteran politician, who represents the Chhindwara assembly seat, said the BJP projects itself aggressively but Congress workers should not panic.
Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday (February 28) told party workers that he would not "impose" himself on them and would "leave" the party if they wanted him to.
Nath's comments came a day after he dismissed the buzz about him joining the BJP.
'Matter of your choice'
Addressing a meeting of the party workers at Harrai on his home turf Chhindwara, the 77-year-old leader said he had been receiving their love and trust for many years.
"If you want to bid farewell to Kamal Nath, it's your choice. I am ready to leave. I don't want to impose myself. This is a matter of your choice," Nath told the gathering.
Nath's son Nakul Nath is a Lok Sabha member from the Chhindwara Lok Sabha constituency.
The senior Nath had already announced that Nakul will contest again from this seat.
Nath speaks on Ram temple
The veteran politician, who represents the Chhindwara assembly seat, said the BJP projects itself aggressively but Congress workers should not panic.
"We have to vote for securing the future and I have trust in all of you," he said.
Nath said the Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya belongs to all, suggesting that the BJP should not take credit for its construction.
"Does the BJP own the Ram temple? It belongs to all, including me. The temple is constructed with public money. The Supreme Court gave a verdict and since they (BJP) are in power, they constructed the temple," he said.
Nath also said he worshipped Lord Ram and constructed a big temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman on the land owned by him in Chhindwara.
"We are religious people and keep our culture intact," he said.
What Nath said about joining BJP
Amid speculations that he might join the BJP, the veteran politician on Tuesday dismissed them as a "media creation".
"You (media) are making such speculations and nobody else is saying so. Have you ever heard from me? You run the news and ask me. You should refute this news," Nath told reporters on Tuesday.
