Mumbai, January 14: Former Union minister Milind Deora, who quit the Congress on Sunday, said he was going on the "path of development". He was speaking to reporters at his 'Ramalayam' residence on Peddar Road. "I am going walking on the path of development," Deora said as he stepped out of his house with wife Pooja to visit Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi to offer prayers. Milind Deora Quits Congress: Congress Leader Resigns From Party, May Join Eknath Shinde-Led Shiv Sena Faction

Incidentally, Sada Sarvankar, an MLA from the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, was present at the temple, He is also the temple trust chief. Deora is likely to meet the chief minister at the latter's official residence 'Varsha' and join the Shiv Sena. Milind Deora Quits Congress: No Compromise on South Mumbai Lok Sabha Seat, Says Sanjay Raut (Watch Video)

Going on the Path of Development, Says Deora 

In a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, earlier in the day Deora said, "Today marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in my political journey. I have tendered my resignation from the primary membership of the Congress, ending my family's 55 year relationship with the party. I am grateful to all leaders, colleagues and karyakartas for their unwavering support over the years."

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