assembly elections are to be held in delhi next year, but before that on sunday (November 15), AAP leader and minister Kailash Gehlot surprised everyone by resigning. Gehlot's resignation before the elections is like a big setback for AAP. However, there were speculations about his leaving the party since the lok sabha elections 2024.
According to a report in the indian Express, AAP sources said that the resignation of two-time mla and senior minister Kailash Gehlot may affect Jat voters in the assembly elections and hamper the party's efforts to play an important role. Kailash Gehlot's resignation may increase the difficulties of aam aadmi party on many seats. There are 10 percent Jat voters in Delhi. There are many such seats in delhi including Najafgarh, Mundka, Nangloi, where Jat votes dominate.
Which party can Kailash Gehlot join?
If sources are to be believed, Kailash Gehlot, who is handling important departments like Transport, WCD, Home, Administrative Reforms and IT in delhi, may join bjp in the coming days and contest the assembly elections from his current seat Najafgarh.
What reason did Gehlot give for his resignation?
Gehlot cited AAP's constant fight against the central government and less focus on fulfilling the promises made to the people, the situation over the renovation of the cm House as the reason for his resignation. But AAP sources claimed that he was unhappy and dissatisfied with the senior leadership of the party for some time, especially when he was ignored and Atishi was promoted as cm and important departments like law and revenue that he held went to her.
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