Former AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar switches allegiance to Congress
Priyanka Kakkar, who previously served as a spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party, announced her joining the Congress party, citing ethical concerns about AAP’s recent practices.
In New Delhi, former AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar declared her move to the Congress party, arguing that the Aam Aadmi Party had abandoned its earlier principles. She highlighted the shift from a modest stance on assets to the use of helicopters and senior posts being given to newcomers from Rajasthan in Punjab, which she found unacceptable. Kakkar lauded Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a steadfast leader who endures attacks without compromising his ideas.
She echoed Gandhi’s campaign against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the election authority of undermining voter rights. By joining Congress, Kakkar urged supporters to rally behind the party’s effort to protect democratic values in India.
Why it matters
The defection underscores internal dissent in AAP and could affect the political dynamics between major opposition parties.
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