Sukhpal Singh Khaira resigns from AAP's primary membership
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Punjab Sukhpal Singh Khaira today resigned from the party's primary membership, alleging that the party had "totally deviated" from the ideology and principles on which it was formed post the Anna Hazare movement. Khaira, who was suspended from the party in last November for indulging in "anti-party" activities, sent his resignation letter to AAP's national convener Arvind Kejriwal.
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After joining, I realized it's no different from others: Khaira
The "current political culture of traditional parties of the country stands badly decayed, due to which immense hope was generated by the formation of AAP," the Bolath MLA said in his resignation letter. "Unfortunately after joining the party I realized that the hierarchy of AAP was no different from the traditional centralized political parties..," said Khaira in the letter.
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Khaira had been a vocal critic of AAP's leadership
Khaira had been a vocal critic of AAP's leadership since he was removed as the leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly in July last year. Following his removal, Khaira, along with seven supporters, formed a rebel group which sought autonomy for AAP's Punjab unit.