Debashish Jhajaria, a former BSP leader, explained why he joined the Congress ahead of Madhya Pradesh elections. "I joined the Congress because it is the best possible option to defeat BJP in Madhya Pradesh. And eventually I have also spoken to Behenji (Mayawati) about that, that we want to defeat the BJP in this one. Because this was the area that was badly hit by 2nd April riots," said Mr Jhajaria.