New Delhi:

Former Defence Minister AK Antony expressed his anguish and disappointment over his son Anil’s determination to affix the BJP on Thursday, calling it a “unsuitable determination” and a “very painful” second for him. He mentioned that he would by no means assist the ideology of BJP and its ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which he accused of constructing makes an attempt to divide the nation and weaken the foundations of democracy.

Chatting with reporters, Mr Antony mentioned that he had all the time opposed the BJP and RSS for his or her “communal and divisive agenda”, and that he would proceed to take action “until his final breath”. He mentioned that he was loyal to the Congress occasion and the Nehru-Gandhi household, which he credited for preserving India united and respecting its range. He mentioned that he had been impressed by Indira Gandhi, who had inspired him to affix politics, and that he had differed together with her solely as soon as on a coverage situation, however later returned to the occasion and revered her much more.

“I’m on the final part of my political profession and have no idea how lengthy I’ll dwell. However so long as I do, I’ll dwell for the Congress,” Mr Antony mentioned, including that he wouldn’t be obtainable for any additional touch upon his son’s transfer, and requested the media to respect his privateness.

Anil Antony, who had been related to varied social initiatives and digital campaigns of the Congress, had introduced his determination to affix the BJP earlier within the day, saying that he was impressed by the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Residence Minister Amit Shah. He had give up the Congress in January following the row over BBC’s documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Each Congress employee believes they’re working for a household. However I consider I’m working for the nation,” Anil Antony advised reporters at present. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a really clear imaginative and prescient of placing India in a number one place in a multi-polar world,” he mentioned.