Priyank Kharge responsible for me quitting Cong: Jadhav

Lambani women wait in line to cast their votes for byelection to Chincholi Assembly segment at Shadipur Tanda. (DH Photo)

BJP candidate for Gulbarga Lok Sabha constituency Dr Umesh Jadhav on Sunday alleged that Social Welfare Minister Priyank Kharge was responsible for him quitting from the Congress.

Speaking to reporters after casting his vote for the by-election to Chincholi assembly segment at Bedasur tanda, he said that he was forced by the Congress to groom Priyank Kharge into politics.

Jadhav's son Dr Avinash Jadhav is contesting as the BJP candidate in the Chincholi assembly segment.