Gahlot has recently resigned as Delhi’s Transport Minister and resigned from APP on November 17.
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In a strategic move ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and minister Kailash Gahlot as a Member of the Delhi Assembly Election Coordination Committee. Gahlot has recently resigned as Delhi’s Transport Minister and resigned from APP on November 17. The Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva appointed Gahlot by obtaining approval from the party’s senior leadership.
Gahlot also had a meeting with BJP national president JP Nadda and Union Health Minister to discuss the planning for the upcoming assembly polls which are slated to take place next year. After the meeting, Gahlot termed the discussion as a ‘’courtesy call’’ where key topics like organization goals and public service.
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Why did Gahlot leave AAP?
On his decision to leave AAP, Gahlot stated that there was a gradual erosion of values and principles in the party and this reason made him leave the party. Ghalot explained while talking to ANI, ”It doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to understand certain things. Over a long period, I notice a dilution of values and principles and I gather the courage to resign.”
He also indicated that several other leaders in the party are dissatisfied but are unable to decide to quit and they will continue to be in the party. Gahlot stressed his commitment to the BJP’s vision and he has confidence that he will provide world-class development and enhanced public services for the people of Delhi.
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APP first list of candidates declared
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Delhi elections. The list incorporates nominees for important constituencies like Laxmi Nagar, Chhatarpur, and Vishwas Nagar. In the 2020 Assembly polls, AAP had managed to win 62 seats out of 70 seats. The party’s goal is to retain its dominance despite BJP’s efforts to challenge its status. On the other hand, the BJP has secured just eight seats in the last election but views Gahlot’s inclusion as a major boost to its poll campaign set next for year.
(With inputs from ANI)
