Two years after he shifted loyalties to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Jasveer Singh Jassi Khangura – a former Congress MLA from Ludhiana – on Wednesday tendered his resignation from the ruling party amidst speculation of a potential return to the Congress fold.
Khangura, a prominent hotelier and AAP’s senior leader had crossed over to AAP ahead of the 2022 assembly polls. However, his tenure with AAP has come to an abrupt end over alleged dissatisfaction stemming from the denial of a ticket to contest from Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency.
The decision to resign came hot on the heels of AAP’s announcement of Ludhiana Central MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi as their candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Ludhiana. Sources close to Khangura revealed that he was deeply disheartened by the party’s decision to overlook him for the ticket, prompting his departure.
In his resignation letter addressed to AAP national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Khangura refrained from elaborating on the reasons behind his exit. However, he clarified that his decision was driven by personal factors and expressed no immediate intentions of joining another political outfit. “I have quit due to personal reasons…As of now, I am not thinking about joining another party,” he said.
Khangura’s political journey has been marked by twists and turns, notably his successful stint as the MLA representing the erstwhile Kila Raipur constituency from 2007 to 2012. His victory broke the Congress stronghold in the predominantly rural constituency, earning him recognition as a formidable leader. Later, the Kila Raipur constituency was disbanded in the delimitation process and most of its area came under Dakha assembly segment, and some parts under Gill.
Despite his electoral prowess, Khangura’s hopes for securing the AAP ticket from Ludhiana were dashed, fueling speculation about his next move.
At present, Khangura remained tight-lipped about his future political course, leaving observers intrigued by the unfolding developments.
