“Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigns from his post, cites discontent with AAP’s anti-corruption stance”, Organiser, April 10, 2024:

“Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigned from his post and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on April 10, expressing discontent over the party’s stance on corruption. Anand, who served as the Minister of Social Welfare and SC/ST in Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government, cited his inability to associate his name with the ongoing allegations of corruption within the party.

Anand, who represented the Patel Nagar constituency, highlighted the core principle of AAP’s inception—fighting against corruption. However, he lamented that the party has strayed from its founding ethos and is now mired in accusations of corruption.

In his statement following the resignation, Anand emphasised his decision to step down from both his ministerial position and the AAP membership due to his moral discomfort with the prevailing environment. He expressed his frustration over the perceived deviation from AAP’s original mission and his inability to reconcile with the allegations of corruption plaguing the party…….”

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