Former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan Resigns from Congress, Set to Join BJP
- Ashok Chavan resigned from Congress and his Assembly seat, will join BJP today
- Differences with state Congress chief Nana Patole contributed to exit decision
- May be offered Rajya Sabha seat by BJP
- Resignations a blow to Maharashtra Congress months before state & general elections
- Has served as MP, MLA, minister, and was former Maharashtra Chief Minister