Three Congress MLAs in Gujarat Assembly resign
One of the legislators who has quit is Balwantsinh Rajput, the Congress' chief whip in the assembly. He is expected to file nomination on Friday for next month's Rajya Sabha elections from the state.
According to media reports, Rajput, who is Vaghela's close relative, is likely to be supported by the BJP.
The two other MLAs who have resigned today are Tejashree Patel and PI Patel.
The Congress has 57 legislators in the 182-seat Gujarat Assembly. It needs the support of 47 for its candidate to win.
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