'Real progress cannot happen if AAP keeps fighting Modi govt': Delhi transport and environment minister Kailash Gahlot quits Aam Aadmi Party

Delhi transport & environment minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday tendered his resignation from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

In his resignation letter, Gahlot stated, "There are many embarrassing and awkward controversies like the 'Sheeshmahal', which are now making everyone doubt whether we still believe in being the Aam Aadmi..."

"Another painful point has been the fact that instead of fighting for people's rights we have increasingly only been fighting for our own political agenda. This has severely crippled our ability to even deliver basic services to the people of Delhi," Gahlot asserted.

"It is now obvious that real progress for Delhi cannot happen if the Delhi Government spends majority of its time fighting with the Centre. I find myself left with no option but to step away from AAP and hence I resign from primary membership of Aam Aadmi Party," the senior leader wrote.

It may be noted that Gahlot, who is a senior leader and was a key part of the AAP government, was reportedly one of the names being considered for the post of Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal resigned.

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