CHANDIGARH, Apr 8: Former Union Minister Birender Singh announced on Monday his departure from the BJP and his intention to join the Congress, marking a significant move following his son Brijender Singh’s recent entry into the grand old party. Accompanied by his wife, former BJP MLA from Haryana Prem Lata, Birender Singh confirmed their resignations from the BJP during a press conference in Delhi. He stated, “I have resigned from the primary membership of the BJP and sent my resignation to party chief J P Nadda. My wife Prem Lata, who remained MLA from 2014-2019, has also quit the party. Tomorrow, we will join the Congress.”