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Sidelined Cong.Leader Kamat Divorces Politics But Not Social Work

[Mumbai]Sidelined Leader Gurudas Kamat Divorces Congress But Not Social Work
Cong Leader Called His Resignation Purely on Personal Grounds:
Former Union minister and ex-Congress Mumbai chief Gurudas Kamat, who announced his retirement from politics, today said his resignation is purely on personal grounds and that he isn’t quitting social work.
He ,however, showed highest respect and regard for Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi and VP Rahul Gandhi
The statement comes amid reports that he was quitting Congress after being sidelined by the party leadership, particularly by Rahul Gandhi.
The 61-year-old veteran made the announcement yesterday.
The move comes ahead of next year’s Mumbai civic elections, where Congress would be seeking to dislodge the incumbent Shiv Sena-BJP combine.