"Sardar Patel was insulted by the Congress leadership back in the day and I feel the same way today. When I raised my voice against dynasty politics and the AICC elections, they (Congress) said I was not a party member. "Till three days ago, I had been receiving communication from Maharashtra Congress office. "I cannot contest a rigged election. Delegates who are going to vote for this election have not been elected as per the constitutional requirements.

Source: Times of India December 03, 2017 11:46 UTC