There is a lot of buzz in the political corridors of Delhi these days, and this time former Delhi government minister Kailash Gehlot has become the center of discussion. Kailash Gehlot joined BJP after resigning from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) a day earlier. This step of his has brought a new twist in the politics of Delhi, and now the question is arising whether this resignation will affect the Aam Aadmi Party in the upcoming assembly elections?
This step of Kailash Gehlot is not just the resignation of a minister but a big message in Delhi politics. After joining BJP, Gehlot clearly said that he did not take this step under any pressure. He said that his party, i.e. Aam Aadmi Party, has deviated from its original objective and it is no longer moving in the direction for which he had joined the party. This statement has come at a time when Delhi Assembly elections are going to be held in a few months. In such a situation, the question arises whether this step of Gehlot will prove to be a big challenge for Arvind Kejriwal?
Gehlot’s political journey: a brief look
Kailash Gehlot joined Aam Aadmi Party in 2013 and was one of the early leaders of the party. Gehlot, considered one of the close friends of Arvind Kejriwal, started his political journey with the aim of serving the common people. He became a member of the Delhi Assembly from Najafgarh constituency and held the post of Transport and Environment Minister in the Delhi Government.
But now, when Gehlot resigned from the party and joined BJP, his decision has raised many questions. Has he taken this step out of anger with the decisions and functioning of his party leaders, or is there some other reason?
Disillusionment with the party and joining BJP
After joining BJP, Kailash Gehlot clarified that he has taken this decision without any pressure. According to him, the ideology of Aam Aadmi Party has now become completely different from the one on which the party had started. Gehlot said, “After joining the party, I worked only because I wanted to serve the common people. But now the party has deviated from its mission, and its leaders have gone from being ‘common’ to being ‘special’.”
This statement holds special significance because the political identity and image of the Aam Aadmi Party was linked to the ‘common man’. In the very beginning of the party, it was claimed that it was formed not only against the rich and powerful but also to fight for the rights of the common citizens. But this statement of Gehlot makes it clear that now he disagrees with the direction and ideology of the party.
Gehlot’s past related to corruption allegations
Kailash Gehlot’s name also came into discussion for another reason. In 2018, he was put under investigation by the Income Tax Department. Several premises allegedly linked to Gehlot were searched in connection with a tax evasion case. Although he was not held guilty in this case, it definitely left a stain on his image.
But despite this, Gehlot kept his hold strong in politics and emerged as an influential leader in the Delhi Assembly. In such a situation, it is natural to raise questions about his leaving the party and joining BJP.
Will there be any major changes in Delhi elections?
Now only a few months are left for Delhi Assembly elections. In such a situation, this step of Gehlot can be a big blow for Arvind Kejriwal. With Gehlot’s departure, Aam Aadmi Party has not only lost an influential minister, but a big question can also be raised on the image of the party.
It remains to be seen how much BJP benefits from this move of Gehlot. Will BJP succeed in challenging Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi elections? This move by Gehlot is a fresh turn in Delhi politics, and it can definitely impact the results of the upcoming elections.
A new turn in Delhi politics
Kailash Gehlot’s resignation and joining BJP is not only a warning to the Aam Aadmi Party but also a sign of a new direction in Delhi politics. After this incident, it can be assumed that Arvind Kejriwal will need to think afresh on the ideology and working style of his party.
This is a testing time for the ruling party in Delhi, and these elections will be no less than a challenge for them. The Aam Aadmi Party will now have to understand whether the departure of leaders like Gehlot from the party was just a personal decision, or is it a signal to question the internal politics of the party and its principles.
Now what will happen next?
Kailash Gehlot’s joining BJP is not just a story of intra-party feud, but it is also an indication of the future of Delhi politics. Now it will be interesting to see how Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal deal with this political crisis. Will he be able to bring back the leaders who compromise with his principles into the party? Or will the resignation of leaders like Gehlot completely change the political pattern of Delhi?
Now this question is in the minds of the voters of Delhi, who will decide their votes in the assembly elections to be held in the next few months.
