Seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs resigned from the party just five days before the crucial Delhi Assembly elections. Six of these lawmakers were denied tickets for the upcoming polls, leading to dissatisfaction with the party’s decision.
Bhawna Gaur, the AAP MLA from Palam, sent a resignation letter to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, stating that she no longer had faith in him or the party. Madan Lal, the MLA from Kasturba Nagar, shared similar concerns in his resignation as well.
7 AAP MLAs Resign Ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections
Seven members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) resigned on Friday after they were denied tickets to contest in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. These AAP MLAs mentioned that they had lost trust in both the party and its leader, Arvind Kejriwal. The resignation came just days before the election, which will take place on February 5.
The MLAs who resigned are:
- Rohit Mehraulia from Trilokpuri
- Madan Lal from Kasturba Nagar
- Rajesh Rishi from Janakpuri
- Bhavna Gaur from Palam
- Bhupender Singh June from Bijwasan
- Pawan Kumar Sharma from Adarsh Nagar
These MLAs were unhappy because they were not given the opportunity to contest the upcoming elections, which they felt was unfair. Their decision to leave the party reflects their dissatisfaction with how the party leadership handled their cases.
The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with the results to be counted on February 8. This sudden wave of resignations is expected to affect the party’s performance, especially just before such an important event.
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Multiple AAP MLAs Cite Unfulfilled Promises
Several MLAs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have resigned, citing unfulfilled promises and a shift from the party’s founding principles.
Rohit Kumar Mehraulia, the AAP MLA from Trilokpuri, resigned from both his position and primary membership, accusing AAP of exploiting the Dalit/Valmiki community for political gain while neglecting key issues like ending contract employment. He expressed frustration over the party ignoring his concerns.
Similarly, Madan Lal (Kasturba constituency) and Bhavna Gaud (Palam constituency) also stepped down, saying they had “lost faith” in AAP and its leadership under Arvind Kejriwal.
Rajesh Rishi from Janakpuri resigned, accusing AAP of abandoning its core values of corruption-free governance and accountability. Pawan Kumar Sharma, representing Adarsh Nagar, lamented the party’s departure from its honest ideology. Bhupender Singh June from Bijwasan shared similar sentiments, citing the party’s increasing centralization, lack of transparency, and failure to maintain internal democracy.
Despite AAP’s dominance in the last two assembly elections, securing 67 and 62 seats, the party is now facing internal challenges. The BJP, aiming for a comeback after nearly three decades of being out of power in Delhi, hopes to make inroads. Meanwhile, the Congress, which governed Delhi for 15 years, has struggled, failing to win any seats in the last two elections.
Kejriwal’s Campaign Before Elections
As elections approach, Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP national convener, shared that a Delhi family with 18 members saves ₹50,000 each month by benefiting from various Delhi government schemes.
Kejriwal highlighted important initiatives such as free electricity, education, healthcare, and bus rides for women. He also spoke about AAP’s new ‘Budget Patra’ campaign, mentioning that the schemes offer a monthly saving of ₹25,000 to every Delhi family, with additional benefits bringing another ₹10,000 in savings.
Earlier, Kejriwal praised Delhi residents for their efforts in stopping the contaminated water flow. He posted on X about how ammonia levels in water dropped from 7 ppm to 2 ppm, averting a “potential water crisis.”
In other news, the Election Commission held a special meeting with Kejriwal on Friday morning, adjusting its schedule due to the ongoing campaign. The Commission listened to his comments on the Yamuna poisoning and mass genocide.
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FAQs
Q.1. Why did 7 AAP MLAs resign before the Delhi Assembly elections?
Ans. The AAP MLAs resigned after being denied tickets for the upcoming elections, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership and unfulfilled promises.
Q.2. Who were the AAP MLAs who resigned?
Ans. The resigned MLAs include Rohit Mehraulia, Madan Lal, Rajesh Rishi, Bhavna Gaur, Bhupender Singh June, Pawan Kumar Sharma, and others.
Q.3. What did the resigned AAP MLAs accuse the party of?
Ans. They accused AAP of abandoning its core values, failing to fulfill promises, and neglecting key issues like employment and internal democracy.
Q.4. When are the Delhi Assembly elections scheduled?
Ans. The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with results to be counted on February 8.
Q.5. What is Arvind Kejriwal’s focus in the election campaign?
Ans. Kejriwal is highlighting Delhi government schemes, such as free electricity, healthcare, and education, to demonstrate the party’s benefits to residents.
