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Will back Independents, says Congress rebel

Rebels of the Congress and the BJP join hands to support Independents in the MC elections, on Sunday. Pradeep Tewari

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 5

Accusing a senior Congress leader of betrayal, Congress general secretary Shashi Shankar Tiwari today said he, along with his supporters, would support independent candidates in the MC poll.

Addressing a press conference, president of the Purvanchal Vikash Mahasangh said they would ensure defeat of the Congress candidates. Also, a former BJP leader and ex-sarpanch of Daria, Gurpreet Singh Happy, criticised the BJP accusing it of fielding a candidate from outside. He is now contesting as independent.

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