Former BJP leader Ramsharan Nautiyal has joined the Congress in Delhi, with Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Leader of the Opposition Yashpal Arya describing the move as a “homecoming”.
Arya said Nautiyal’s experience would benefit the Congress and strengthen the party. He also welcomed Nautiyal after the political switch.
“His joining the Congress will certainly strengthen the party. He brings his own experience, from which we will also benefit. It is a ‘homecoming’ for him, and I would like to welcome him,” Arya said in remarks shared by ANI.
What the reports say about Nautiyal’s political return
Reports published on 19 October 2026 said Nautiyal returned to the Congress days after quitting the BJP. Hindustan Times reported that he was rejoining the Congress after 12 years.
The same reports identified Nautiyal as the father of singer Jubin Nautiyal. The development therefore carries both political significance in Uttarakhand and wider public interest because of the family connection.
Nautiyal had previously been associated with the BJP. India Today reported on 21 January 2022 that the BJP had given him a ticket in Uttarakhand.
The available reports do not establish a new electoral role, appointment or specific organisational responsibility for Nautiyal following his return. They confirm his party switch and the public welcome from senior Congress leader Yashpal Arya.
Why the move matters in Uttarakhand
Arya’s remarks present the Congress as gaining an experienced political figure through Nautiyal’s return. His comments also indicate that the party expects to benefit from Nautiyal’s prior political experience.
The immediate political impact will depend on how the Congress uses his experience and whether he receives a formal role. No such next assignment has been announced in the available information.
The development is relevant to Uttarakhand politics because both the BJP and Congress are major political parties in the state, while Nautiyal has previously contested or been considered for electoral politics there.
Conclusion
Ramsharan Nautiyal has returned to the Congress after leaving the BJP, and Yashpal Arya has welcomed the move as a party-strengthening “homecoming”. No new electoral or organisational role has been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is Ramsharan Nautiyal?
Ramsharan Nautiyal is a former BJP leader and the father of singer Jubin Nautiyal, according to reports published on 19 October 2026.
Q. Which party has Ramsharan Nautiyal joined?
He has joined the Congress after leaving the BJP.
Q. Who welcomed Nautiyal’s return?
Yashpal Arya, Leader of the Opposition in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, welcomed him.
Q. Where did the reported political development take place?
The development was reported from Delhi.
Q. What did Yashpal Arya say about Nautiyal?
Arya said Nautiyal’s experience would benefit the Congress and strengthen the party.
Q. Has Nautiyal received a new Congress or election ticket?
No new organisational role or election ticket has been announced in the available information.
Q. When did reports say Nautiyal left the BJP?
Reports published on 19 October 2026 said he joined the Congress days after quitting the BJP.
Q. How long had Nautiyal been away from the Congress?
Hindustan Times reported that he was returning to the Congress after 12 years.
