New Delhi: Struggling with multiple crises in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party came under more pressure in Punjab today as Gurpreet Singh Waraich, popularly known as 'Ghuggi' - who was replaced as its Punjab unit convenor by Bhagwant Mann two days ago - resigned from the party. The political satirist had been appointed to the post in September in the run-up to the assembly elections in Punjab, in which the party was routed by the Congress.
Mr Singh, 45, had been livid about the appointment of Mr Mann - another comedian-turned-politician who promised an overhaul of the state party within a week.
He had openly asked why the decision to appoint Mr Mann was taken in such a hurry. Today, he told reporters, "For Punjab, Punjabiyat, whatever needs to be done, I will do that, but this party has deviated from its principles and it has become difficult for me to continue with this party".
Mr Singh also took potshots at party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Pointing to the party's troubles in Delhi, he advised the Chief Minister to issue an explanation about corruption charges against him.
AAP has been struggling through one setback after another following its drubbing in the recent elections - Punjab and Goa, where it hoped to do well as well as the civic elections in Delhi.
Mr Singh, 45, had been livid about the appointment of Mr Mann - another comedian-turned-politician who promised an overhaul of the state party within a week.
He had openly asked why the decision to appoint Mr Mann was taken in such a hurry. Today, he told reporters, "For Punjab, Punjabiyat, whatever needs to be done, I will do that, but this party has deviated from its principles and it has become difficult for me to continue with this party".
Mr Singh also took potshots at party chief Arvind Kejriwal. Pointing to the party's troubles in Delhi, he advised the Chief Minister to issue an explanation about corruption charges against him.
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AAP has been struggling through one setback after another following its drubbing in the recent elections - Punjab and Goa, where it hoped to do well as well as the civic elections in Delhi.
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