Grand welcome for Pandit Shyam Sundar Sharma in Vrindavan, new members join the Congress Party.
Former MLA and minister from Mant Pandit Shyam Sundar Sharma, received a grand welcome at an event held in Vrindavan; several new members also joined the Congress party a

Vrindavan, October 27, 2026: Former eight-time MLA from the Mant assembly constituency and former Higher Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh (From 11 November 2002 to 29 August 2003), Pandit Shyam Sunder Sharma, has rejoined the Congress party 3 October 2026. A grand welcome ceremony to mark his return was held in Vrindavan, where party members expressed enthusiasm and cordiality.
The event was organized under the leadership of senior Congress leader Tulsi Swami, Vrindavan sector in-charge Pradeep Gautam ‘Raja Bhaiya’, and Vrindavan in-charge Virendra Sisodia. During the ceremony, Congress workers displayed unity as they welcomed Pandit Shyam Sunder Sharma back into the party fold.
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History and Legend of the Ancient Imlitala Mandir in VrindavanAccording to the organizers, the event also saw new additions to the party’s ranks. Approximately 20 women and roughly 12 individuals previously associated with the BJP took the membership of the Congress party. Upon welcoming the new members, the leadership emphasized the need to strengthen the organization, prioritize issues of public interest, and advance with mutual cooperation and social harmony.
A significant number of senior leaders and activists were present at the function. Notable attendees included senior Brahmin leader Chandralal Master, Satyabhan Babu, senior Congress leader Pramod Khandelwal, Ram Prakash Mahant, Anand Ballabh Goswami, Krishna Gopal Shastri, Naval Kishore Sharma, Sandeep Arora, Avadhesh Goswami, Shweta Goswami, Ashok Sharma, Shyam Kumar Nirmal, Brajesh Gali Wale, Alok Sharma Cement Wale, Damodar Swami, Damo Swami, Seema Morwal, and Shashikant Saraswat.
The event was also attended by Social Media Assembly President Mahesh Sharma, as well as Rahul Shukla, Kulbdip Gautam, Shivam Sharma, Jeetu Sisodia, Chandramohan Sharma ‘Pitu Pujari’, Govind Baghel, Ashwini Sharma, Sarukh Khan, Sumit Mishra, Dabban Sharma, and Kapil Sharma.
The participants expressed confidence that the induction of new members would infuse new energy into the organization and support future efforts in public service and welfare. The ceremony concluded in a harmonious environment, with the gathered Congress workers reaffirming their commitment to organizational strength and service to the public.
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