When AAP MLAs and councilors in Delhi leave the party, its top leadership calls it Operation Lotus. But now, in Punjab—where AAP holds full power—a pro-farmer MLA has left the party. What will Arvind Kejriwal say now? — Virendra Sachdeva

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

The anti-development and negative stance with which Kejriwal and some senior AAP leaders are making anti - government statements in Delhi suggests that differences may again pop up within AAP — Virendra Sachdeva

Delhi BJP President Mr. Virendra Sachdeva has stated that Arvind Kejriwal’s obstinacy has led to a fragmentation within the Aam Aadmi Party that has now extended from Delhi’s organization to Punjab.

Mr. Sachdeva said that during the farmers’ protest, AAP leaders had promised to implement MSP reforms and hikes immediately upon coming to power. They also made promises of financial support for women, better schools, hospitals, and full electricity and water supply. However, after more than half of their term has passed, AAP MLAs in Punjab now feel uncomfortable being accountable to the public.

In this uncomfortable scenario, Punjab AAP MLA Ms. Anmol Gagan—who once made populist statements like “MSP in five minutes” based on trust in party leaders—has today resigned from the Assembly to maintain transparency with the public.

The Delhi BJP President remarked that this situation mirrors what Delhi MLAs faced in 2023 after corruption allegations against the Kejriwal government were firmly established.

Mr. Sachdeva reiterated: when AAP MLAs and councilors leave the party in Delhi, the leadership blames “Operation Lotus.” But now, in a state where AAP holds complete power, a pro-farmer MLA has left. What will Arvind Kejriwal say now?

He added that with the kind of anti-development negativity Kejriwal and some senior AAP leaders are promoting in Delhi, popping up of differences in AAP in Delhi seems inevitable.