Chandigarh, Apr 15: Terming as "baseless" reports that he may join the BJP, Randeep Surjewala, who resigned as Indian Youth Congress president to protest denial of party ticket to him from Hissar, today ruled out switching loyalties, saying three generations of his family had given their "sweat and blood" to the Congress. "Talks that I may join BJP are all baseless. I and my family have served three generations of Gandhis and the Indian National Congress with our sweat and blood. Even to think of taking such a step cannot enter my imagination," Surjewala told news agencies over phone.

Surjewla, who sent his resignation letter to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi complaining about the denial of ticket from Hissar, said he had complete faith in Congress president's leadership and would abide by any decision that she takes.

Surjewala's name had been earlier cleared for Hissar seat but following "pressure" from two leaders of the state, who reportedly threatened to resign, the seat was allotted to former Union Deputy Minister Jai Parkash, MLA from Barwala assembly constituency.

Parkash also reportedly threatened to resign from the party if he was denied ticket from Hissar.

Surjewala said that he would campaign for Parkash and other party candidates to ensure that congress bags as many seats as possible in the coming polls.


"I am still a congressman and a dedicated party worker. It is my responsibility to see that my party fares well in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections," he said.

Bureau Report