Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand Resigns Over AAP’s Anti-Corruption Stance
In a surprising turn of events, Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand has tendered his resignation from his post, citing his discontent with the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) stance on corruption. Anand, who served as the Minister of Social Welfare and SC/ST in Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s government, expressed his inability to align himself with the ongoing allegations of corruption within the party.
Anand, representing the Patel Nagar constituency, lamented the party’s shift from its core principle of fighting against corruption. He stated, “I am unable to associate my name with the ongoing allegations of corruption within the party. The party that was founded on the ethos of fighting corruption has strayed from its original mission.”
In his resignation statement, Anand emphasized his moral discomfort with the prevailing environment within the party, leading to his decision to step down from both his ministerial position and AAP membership. He expressed frustration over the perceived deviation from AAP’s founding mission and his inability to reconcile with the corruption allegations.
The resignation of Delhi Minister Raaj Kumar Anand has raised questions about the integrity and transparency within the Aam Aadmi Party, prompting concerns among party members and supporters. The full article can be read at Organiser.org.
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