In New Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal addressed the resignation of Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot, who left AAP to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kejriwal stated that Gahlot is free to make his own choices, saying, "He is free; he can go wherever he wants."
Gahlot, previously in charge of the Transport portfolio, joined the BJP shortly after resigning from AAP and his ministerial role, ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
Delhi Congress Chief Devender Yadav suggested that Kejriwal is "scared" due to Gahlot's departure, implying that Gahlot might reveal secrets. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit criticized Kejriwal's treatment of party members, suggesting that honest members struggle to maintain their self-respect within AAP.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of coercing Gahlot into leaving AAP, citing raids and corruption allegations as pressure tactics. Gahlot resigned, expressing concerns about AAP's direction and internal politics, with his resignation accepted by the Delhi Chief Minister.
Arvind Kejriwal is the Chief Minister of Delhi and the leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a political party in India.
Kailash Gahlot is a politician who was a minister in the Delhi government, handling the Transport department, before he resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the two major political parties in India, known for its nationalistic policies.
AAP stands for Aam Aadmi Party, a political party in India that focuses on anti-corruption and governance reforms.
Delhi Assembly elections are held to elect members to the legislative assembly of Delhi, which is the capital territory of India.
Congress leaders are members of the Indian National Congress, another major political party in India, which has been one of the oldest parties in the country.
Sanjay Singh is a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Aam Aadmi Party, representing the party in the Indian Parliament.
Raids and corruption charges refer to investigations and legal actions taken against someone suspected of illegal activities, often involving misuse of power or money.
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