Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Before the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Mayawati’s MLA Ritesh Pandey has joined BJP. Ritesh Pandey, who won the election from Ambedkar Nagar, resigned from Bahujan Samajwadi Party on Sunday morning and had joined the Bharatiya Janata Party by afternoon. After joining BJP he Narendra Modi Central government led by and Yogi Adityanath Highly praised the state government. He greatly appreciated the development work of the government. During this, he took the name of many expressways, which have made the life of common people easier.
Ritesh changing sides before the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections is a big blow for Mayawati. Ritesh joined the party in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak and other BJP leaders.
What did Ritesh say after joining BJP?
After becoming a part of Bharatiya Janata Party, Ritesh Pandey said, “I was working for Bahujan Samajwadi Party for the last 15 years. I do not want to comment on her (Mayawati) thinking or actions. I will give details about this in my resignation. “Whatever is happening on my seat has been going on for the last five years.” After this he wholeheartedly praised the development work of Yogi government. He said, “After reviewing all the things happening on the ground, I have taken this decision. Two industrial areas in the assembly seat, Purvanchal Expressway, Gorakhpur Expressway, school, Ambedkar Nagar will be transferred to Ayodhya. Ram Mandir Four lane roads etc. have been built connecting it.” Ritesh Pandey further said that the economic condition of the people in the state has improved, the standard of living of farmers, women and Dalits has improved.”
What did Brijesh Pathak say?
Praising Ritesh Pandey’s decision, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak said that Pathak has taken this decision considering the works of PM Modi. He further said that Ritesh ji has taken a brave decision and will work to connect the youth across the country. He said that Ritesh is a popular leader and he welcomes him wholeheartedly in the party.