Can no longer accept 'wrong policies': Ex-Rajasthan Minister Vishvendra Singh quits Congress

Former Rajasthan Tourism Minister Vishvendra Singh with ex-CM Ashok Gehlot. Photo Credit: X@ashokgehlot51

Former Rajasthan Minister Vishvendra Singh on Friday (October 2, 2026) announced that he was leaving the Congress, two days after launching a sharp attack on party State president Govind Singh Dotasra over the recent urban local body elections.

Mr. Singh, a member of the erstwhile Bharatpur royal family, announced his decision in a social media post, saying he was guided by his conscience and was hurt by statements made by some party leaders.

However, there was no immediate confirmation from the Congress on whether Mr. Singh had formally submitted his resignation.

"I have always taken decisions in my life by listening to my revered Giriraj Maharaj and my inner voice," Mr. Singh said.

He said statements made by some "petty and so-called leaders" had angered his supporters and left him hurt.