New Delhi, July 19
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Maan on Saturday announced her resignation from the Punjab Assembly and declared a complete exit from politics.
Taking to the social media platform X, Maan wrote, “My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the post of MLA to the Speaker should be accepted. My best wishes are with the party. I hope the Punjab government will live up to the expectations of the people.â€
The abrupt announcement comes just days after her meeting with AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on July 15.
Following the meeting, Maan had praised Kejriwal’s vision, saying, “His dream of uplifting society always fills us with courage and inspiration.â€
Her sudden change of course has therefore raised eyebrows and fuelled speculation.
While AAP has not officially commented on her resignation, opposition parties were quick to react.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring took a dig at AAP, tweeting, “All is not well in @AAPPunjab. One MLA was suspended from the party, and within less than a month, another MLA has resigned from the party, even saying to have quit politics. While it, indeed, is the AAP’s internal and in-house matter. But when the fire breaks out, flames do get noticed far and wide.â€
Warring was referring to the suspension of Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh last month for alleged anti-party activities.
Maan, a prominent face of AAP’s cultural and political outreach in Punjab, had been considered close to the party leadership.
Her exit adds to growing concerns within the AAP camp over internal dissent and shifting loyalties in the state unit. With Assembly elections still months away, political observers see this as a possible sign of deeper troubles within the ruling party in Punjab.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Something fishy here... Just days after meeting Kejriwal she quits? 🤔 Either she was forced out or saw something she didn't like. Punjab politics is getting messier by the day.
Respect her decision but timing is suspicious. AAP came to power promising change, but now their own people are leaving. Maybe they should focus more on governance than political drama.
As a woman in politics, she was inspiring many young girls in Punjab. Sad to see her go like this. Hope she speaks up about the real reasons someday. #WomenInPolitics
Congress shouldn't celebrate yet - their own house isn't in order. But AAP needs to wake up! Losing two MLAs in a month is no small thing. Bhagwant Mann should take note.
Maybe she realized politics isn't for everyone. It takes thick skin to survive in Punjab's political environment. Wishing her all the best for her future endeavors ðŸ™
The way she praised Kejriwal few days back and now this sudden exit... Looks like another case of 'all is not well' in AAP Punjab unit. Bad timing with elections approaching.
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