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Jolt to AAP, more leaders join BJP

After defection, AAP dissolved the Himachal unit

New Delhi: In another setback to the AAP in Himachal, more office bearers including its state Mahila Morcha chief left the party and joined the BJP in Delhi on Monday.

AAP leaders joined the saffron outfit in the presence of Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur.

It has become difficult for the AAP to virtually save its party in Himachal,” said Anurag Thakur.

Others who joined the BJP along with her include state Mahila Morcha vice-president Sangeeta, vice-president of the social media wing Ashish Kumar and state president of the industry wing DK Tyagi.

Meanwhile, AAP has dissolved the Himachal Pradesh unit. Delhi Minister and AAP’s election in-charge for Himachal Pradesh Satyender Jain announced the dissolution of the state unit.

The AAP also issued a press note saying that the state unit has been dissolved. however, assemblies units will continue to function.

Earlier, AAP’s state president Anup Kesari and Organisational Secretary Satish Thakur left AAP and joined BJP blaming party top leaders for ignoring state leadership. While AAP had claimed of removing them from the organisation.   

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