In a major blow to the Congress party, prominent members from Panchmahal district are set to join the ranks of the BJP, including those who gave the ruling party a run for their money in the 2022 assembly elections. Discontent has been brewing within the district Congress unit since the party granted a ticket to Lunawada MLA Gulabsinh Chauhan, prompting key functionary Dushyantsinh Chauhan to express his displeasure. After initially appearing to quell the dispute, Dushyantsinh and his supporters have now tendered their resignations, citing the party’s lackluster poll campaign. Their decision to join the BJP comes as Union Home Minister Amit Shah prepares to visit the state on Saturday.