Ram Sharan Nautiyal has joined the Congress after leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the development taking place in Delhi, according to reports published on 19 October 2026. The move was welcomed by Congress general secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja.
In remarks carried by ANI, Selja said Nautiyal had seen how the BJP was being run and would explain his experience himself. She described him as happy to return to his “own party” and “own ideology”.
Selja also appealed to people who believe in the Congress ideology and have faith in party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to join the organisation.
Selja’s allegations about Uttarakhand
The Congress leader alleged that there was “immense resentment” among people in Uttarakhand against the state government. She cited what she described as deception in the name of investment, a lack of justice and disorder across the state.
Selja further alleged that corruption was widespread. She also said, “No woman, be it a daughter, sister or daughter-in-law, is safe there.” These were political allegations made by the Congress leader, and no response from the Uttarakhand government was included in the available material.
The comments place Nautiyal’s return within the Congress’s wider political attack on the Uttarakhand government. However, the available report does not provide details of any new organisational responsibility assigned to him or outline his immediate political plans.
Nautiyal’s political background
Hindustan Times, Millenniumand The Times of India reported on 19 October 2026 that Nautiyal had left the BJP days before joining the Congress. The reports also identified him as the father of singer Jubin Nautiyal and said he was returning to Congress after 12 years.
India Today reported in January 2022 that Ramsharan Nautiyal had received a BJP ticket in Uttarakhand. The earlier report and the latest coverage concern the same political figure.
The immediate political significance of the move will depend on how the Congress uses Nautiyal’s return in Uttarakhand and whether other leaders follow the invitation issued by Selja. No further joining announcements were confirmed in the available material.
Conclusion
Ram Sharan Nautiyal’s return to Congress follows his exit from the BJP, while Kumari Selja used the occasion to criticise the Uttarakhand government and invite like-minded people to join her party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who has joined the Congress?
Ram Sharan Nautiyal has joined the Congress after leaving the BJP.
Q. Where did the reported political development take place?
The development was reported from Delhi.
Q. Who welcomed Nautiyal’s return?
Congress general secretary and Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja welcomed his return.
Q. What did Selja allege about Uttarakhand?
She alleged public resentment against the state government, corruption, a lack of justice, investment-related deception and insecurity for women.
Q. What did reports say about Nautiyal’s political history?
Reports published on 19 October 2026 said he had left the BJP days earlier and was returning to Congress after 12 years.
Q. Whom did Selja invite to join Congress?
She invited people who believe in the Congress ideology and have faith in Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge.
