Ketan Bhatikar likely to join Congress, say party sources - Goemkarponn

Congress yet to finalise Ponda bypoll candidate

NT Reporter Ponda Congress has not yet finalised its candidate for the upcoming Ponda by-election, even as internal discussions continue amid speculation over possible entrants into the party. After the demise of Agriculture Minister Ravi Naik, Ponda Congress leader Rajesh Verenkar was the first to announce his intention to contest the by-election. However, party leaders have not officially declared Verenkar as the candidate. Speaking at a block…

Ketan Bhatikar likely to join Congress, say party sources - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PONDA: Dr Ketan Bhatikar is expected to join the Congress party in the coming days, according to sources within the organisation. Party insiders indicated that discussions have progressed, and a formal induction may take place soon. Bhatikar had earlier conveyed his interest in aligning with the Congress, fueling speculation about his possible entry into active party politics. Sources further revealed that he recently met senior…