AAP dissolves Punjab unit; leaders show unity

Monday 22nd May 2017 12:17 EDT
 

CHANDIGARH: Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party dissolved its Punjab unit in the first meeting held under newly appointed state president Bhagwant Mann. Senior AAP leaders, including legislator and leader of opposition HS Phoolka, Member of Parliament Sadhu Singh, legislator and co-president Aman Arora, put in a show of unity in the meeting.

The marathon meet was attended by all 20 AAP legislators, party candidates, zone co-ordinators, and other office-bearers. A party spokesman said, “The positive and negative feedbacks regarding Assembly elections were discussed during the meeting. The co-president of the party, Aman Arora will meet the volunteers and office-bearers throughout the state and the suggestions regarding new office-bearers will be taken from them.” He also informed that the party has decided to form a disciplinary committee to look after issues related to anti-party activities of the members.

Addressing the media after the meet, Mann said the rumours and misinformation being spread by the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party won't affect the AAP and that the party will bounce back with more strength. “Millions of volunteers are still connected with the party. The AAP will continue to raise the issues related to public importance and will perform the duty of opposition with great responsibility.”

Regarding rumours about infighting within the party, Mann said the party was like a family and there could be difference of opinion, which would be sorted out very soon. He said efforts would be made to console those got separated from the party in the past.


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