In a significant political shift, Kailash Gahlot, a prominent leader in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi’s former minister, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. His resignation from AAP and subsequent move to the BJP came just a day after he stepped down from his position in the Delhi cabinet. Gahlot, who was handling crucial portfolios like Home, IT, Administrative Reforms, and Women and Child Development, criticized AAP’s direction under Arvind Kejriwal, accusing the party of prioritizing political ambitions over the welfare of the people.
In his resignation letter, Gahlot expressed deep concerns over AAP’s shifting priorities. Gahlot criticized AAP’s shift towards political agendas, calling controversies like ‘Sheeshmahal’ embarrassing and questioning its commitment to the common man.
Gahlot’s departure from AAP comes at a critical juncture, with Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 2025. He is the third minister to quit the AAP-led government in recent months, following Raaj Kumar Anand’s resignation in April.
This shakeup strikes a blow to Kejriwal’s leadership, especially with the party gearing up for crucial polls in the national capital.
Gahlot didn’t just criticize AAP’s political ambitions; he also highlighted its failure to address key issues affecting Delhi’s residents, such as the unfulfilled promise to clean the Yamuna River.
He suggested that the party’s internal challenges and lack of focus on public service had hindered its ability to govern effectively.
The BJP, meanwhile, welcomed Gahlot, with BJP leaders expressing confidence that his experience and leadership would bolster the party’s prospects in Delhi’s upcoming elections.
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