Anil Jha, a former BJP MLA, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday while Arvind Kejriwal, the party’s national convenor, was present at the occasion. This was following the announcement of Delhi Minister and AAP MLA Kailash Gahlot resigning from the party, citing unmet promises and recent controversies as reasons for his decision to step down.
Jha, who has been elected twice as a BJP MLA from the Kirari Assembly area in North West Delhi, has switched to the AAP due to dissatisfaction with the leadership and policies of the saffron party.
Recognized for his extensive support at the local level, Jha’s decision is viewed as a possible advantage for AAP in a region that has traditionally been dominated by the BJP. Jha praised Arvind Kejriwal, saying, “If there is one person who has worked for the Purvanchali community Delhi, it is Arvind Kejriwal.”
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Welcoming Jha into the party, Kejriwal said, “Anil Jha is regarded as a prominent figure within the Purvanchali community in Delhi. Individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar migrate to Delhi in search of better educational and job opportunities. For years, the needs of both the BJP and Congress were not taken into consideration. When I took on the role of Chief Minister, we began development projects in these communities to enhance their standard of living.
