In what could be termed as a blow to AAP, two of its former MlAs have expressed unwillingness to contest forthcoming Delhi Assembly elections, alleging “lack of internal democracy” in the party. However, AAP maintained that a final decision on whether the two would again contest or not hasn’t been taken as yet. Harish Khanna, former MlA of Timarpur, and another AAP MlA Rajesh Garg from Rohini do not want to contest the upcoming elections in Delhi.
Khanna said, “I have conveyed to the party that I am not interested in fighting the polls. I have taken this decision due to lack of internal democracy.” Khanna also alleged that the party takes decisions without any open discussions. “Whenever party called a meeting to discuss any issue, they didn’t listen to the elected members. I have had issues with some members regarding how the party works. I also informed Kejriwal on July 6 about my stand which I simply implemented on November 6.”
Another AAP MlA, Rajesh Garg from Rohini, has also indicated that he would not contest forthcoming elections. Garg has communicated to the party about his unwillingness to contest the elections. When contacted, Garg refused to comment on the matter. However, in the past he had expressed unhappiness about how the party works.