Ramit Khattar Joins Congress in the Morning, Returns to BJP by Evening

In a dramatic turn of events that has left Haryana's political circles talking, Ramit Khattar, nephew of former CM Manohar Lal Khattar, performed a political somersault on Thursday. His brief flirtation with the Congress party lasted only a few hours before he returned to the BJP fold, leaving observers and party members alike scratching their heads. 

The day began with Ramit joining the Congress party around noon, in a ceremony presided over by Rohtak MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra. Photos of the event, showing Batra placing a symbolic cloth on Ramit's shoulder, were quickly circulated, seemingly cementing his switch to the opposition party.

However, the political loyalty shifted dramatically by evening. In a surprising move, Ramit appeared at a BJP public meeting, standing alongside Manish Grover, the BJP candidate challenging Batra in Rohtak. This abrupt reversal left many questioning the motivations behind Ramit's actions.

When confronted by reporters at the BJP meeting, Ramit attempted to downplay his earlier Congress induction. "He (Batra) put a piece of cloth on my shoulder. Photographs were clicked and circulated. I am with the BJP, with Manohar Lal ji," he stated, referring to his uncle and former CM. To underscore his commitment to the BJP, Ramit was seen touching Grover's feet on stage, a gesture of respect in Indian politics.

The Congress party, caught off guard by this rapid switch, sought to explain the situation. Batra revealed that Ramit had been introduced to him by a local leader and had expressed a desire to join the Congress. "I asked him whether he was sure and wouldn't retract, to which he said yes," Batra explained, clearly surprised by the day's turn of events.

This incident has raised questions about the stability of political allegiances and the motivations behind such rapid party switches. It has also put a spotlight on the role of family connections in Indian politics, given Ramit's relationship to the former Chief Minister.

Both the BJP and Congress will likely be more cautious about welcoming new members in the future, especially those with close ties to prominent political figures from opposing parties.