All eyes are on senior Congress leader Narayan Rane, who will announce his future political plans on Thursday afternoon. In the absence of a firm commitment from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rane is unlikely to say that he will join the saffron fold. Rane is expected to make the political announcement at 3.30pm in Kudal, Sindhudurg district. But one may remember his similar announcements ahead of 2014-assembly election, when he had almost quit the party,” said a Congress leader on the condition of anonymity. This time too, BJP will ensure that deal is settled as minimum possible assurance to Ranes,” said a local BJP leader from Sindhudurg.

Source: Hindustan Times September 21, 2017 07:07 UTC