JD(S) merges with Congress in MP

Bhopal, June 27: The

on Thursday merged with the

in

, at a programme in Tyonthar in Rewa district of the state.

The merger took place after efforts made by the Leader of the Opposition in the MP Assembly Ajay Singh, a Congress release said.

The announcement was made by Janata Dal (Secular) president Ramayan Pratap Singh at a programme in Tyonthar.

Ajay was keen on the merger, as it would lead to strengthening of the Congress in Rewa division.

Madhya Pradesh is scheduled to go the assembly polls in October-November this year.

PTI