Congress exodus: Gourav Vallabh, others who quit the party since 2020

Gourav Vallabh - April 4, 2024

Gourav Vallabh, a prominent Congress spokesperson known for his expertise in finance and economy, resigned from the party citing its perceived lack of direction and its failure to effectively communicate its policies and manifesto.

Ashok Chavan - February 12, 2024

The Maharashtra Congress grappled with internal turmoil following the resignation of former chief minister Ashok Chavan, along with other leaders exiting the state unit.

The first list included the Shinde’s nomination from his stronghold of Kopri-Panchpakhadi Assembly seat in Thane, which is likely to witness a fierce Sena versus Sena contest.

Jaiveer Shergill- August 24, 2022

Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill's resignation from the party underscores growing disillusionment among party members with the current leadership and decision-making processes.

Ghulam Nabi Azad- August 22, 2022

Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation from the party and his scathing critique of its internal functioning has sent shockwaves through the political landscape.

Hardik Patel - May 18 2022

Hardik Patel's resignation from the Congress, in 2022, followed by his scathing remarks against the party's leadership, has dealt a significant blow to the Congress and the lead-up to the Gujarat Assembly elections.

Sunil Jakhar - May 14, 2022

Sunil Jakhar's departure from the Congress in may 2022. He also remarked against the party's leadership, particularly Sonia Gandhi's handling of party affairs.

Kapil Sibal - May 26, 2022

Kapil Sibal's resignation from the Congress party in may 2022 and his subsequent decision to file his nomination for the Rajya Sabha as an Independent candidate supported by the Samajwadi Party (SP).

Sushmita Dev - August 12, 2021

Sushmita Dev, the former president of the All India Mahila Congress and a prominent face of the Congress in Assam, had joined the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata after resigning from the Congress party.

Jitin Prasada - June 9, 2021

Jitin Prasada, the first among the Group of 23 Congress leaders who had advocated for significant changes within the party, departed from the Congress to join the BJP, just ahead of the crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

Jyotiraditya Scindia -March 11, 2020

In March 2020, Jyotiraditya Scindia, a four-time MP and former Union minister, resigned from the Congress, marking the culmination of a process that had been unfolding over the past year.

Ashwani Kumar - Feburay 16, 2022

Former Union minister Ashwani Kumar resigned from the Congress just days before Punjab went to polls. A party veteran, he was the first senior UPA cabinet minister to leave the Congress following its defeat in the 2019 elections.