Bharatsinh Solanki, senior Gujarat Congress leader and former Union minister, announced a “short break” from politics. Elections are coming up at the end of 2022 but I am taking a break which could be for two months, three months, or even six months. This is my personal decision,” he said. The announcement comesamid his troubled marriage. Earlier this week, a video of Solanki's estranged wife Reshma Patel entering a home and beating a woman seen with the minister, after accusing her of snatching her husband, went viral on social media. I have decided to take a break from active politics for few months and will focus on social activities. I will spend more time meeting Dalits, tribals, minorities and people from other backward communities during this period, he said at a press conference. Also Read:Hyderabad gang-rape: Police arrest 1, all five suspects identified Solanki maintained that his decision to take a break from politics for some months was voluntary. I have not received any instruction from high command, he said. Also Read:India series a stepping stone for South Africa as Bavuma and co prepare for WC Who is Bharatsinh Solanki? Born on 26 November 1953 in Gujarat asMadhavsinh Solanki, Bharatsinh Solanki was the president of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee. He has previously served as the Minister of State for Power and Minister of State for Union Minister of State for Drinking Water and Sanitation (Independent Charge). He won the election twice, in 2004 and 2009, before losing the Anand seat to Dilipbhai Patel of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2014 Indian general election. Also Read:Biological E's Corbevax cleared as COVID booster shot for adults in India During a press conference on Friday, he said that married his wife in 1999 and that he has already filed for a divorce. He said she was interested in his property and posed a danger to his life. We have not lived together for many years. I am seeking divorce because she had tried to harm me in the past to snatch my property. She even contacted an exorcist to take my life. I may get married again if I get divorce from her. The court will hear my application for divorce on June 15, Solanki alleged.