Here's what Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said after dropping out of the party leadership race

Veteran congress leader Digvijaya Singh put all the speculations to rest over filing his nomination for the post of the Congress president.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Singh said that he decided to opt out of the race after meeting Mallikarjun Kharge this morning. Digvijay said, “I have worked for Congress all my life till now, and will continue doing so. I don't compromise on 3 things - standing for the Dalit, tribals & poor, fighting against those who disturb communal harmony & my commitment to Congress & Nehru-Gandhi family”.

Further, Singh said that he had met Kharge last night over the nomination, but Kharge was not sure of filling the papers, hence I proceeded. Although, when I got to know about him filing nomination via media, he met Kharge again today morning.

After Kharge made up his mind to join the race, Singh decided to opt out of the race.

Mallikarjun Kharge, seen as a loyalist to Gandhis was recently sent as an observer along with Ajay Maken to Rajasthan amid the state’s political crisis after CM Ashok Gehlot declared to join the race for the party's presidential poll.

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