How Jitin Prasada’s defection could impact the BJP, Congress, and SP in Uttar Pradesh

Like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jitin Prasada, son of the late Congress veteran Jitendra Prasada, was once seen as a 'Young Turk' who would play a key role in Rahul Gandhi's team, as and when the latter became the unquestioned leader of the Congress.

Jitin Prasada, the 47-year-old former Congress MP and former Union Minister, joined the BJP on Wednesday (June 9), more than a year after Jyotiraditya Scindia switched loyalties to the saffron party.

Like Scindia, Prasada, son of the late Congress veteran Jitendra Prasada, was once seen as a ‘Young Turk’ who would play a key role in Rahul Gandhi’s team, as and when the latter became the unquestioned leader of the Congress.