In a massive setback to the Congress party, Congress General Secretary from Jammu and Kashmir Vikram Malhotra along with Former Minister and Senior leader Manjit Singh have allegedly resigned from the party to join Altaf Bukhari-led new political outfit. Former PDP leader and minister Altaf Bukhari on Friday had announced that he would be forming a new political party called‘Apni Party’ which will be launched formally on March 8 in Srinagar.

Now in the latest development as per sources, two of Congress'top leaders have left the party to join Bukhari. Congress General Secretary Vikram Malhotra tendered his resignation from Congress saying that he is not happy with party leadership and many leaders may join him.

Manjit Singh also tendered his resignation from the party saying,“In talks with Altaf Bukhari group, will go with those who will take stand for Jammu”.