The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat faced a setback as its state General Secretary, Sagar Rabari, resigned from all party positions just a day before vote counting. Rabari, a key figure with influence among grassroots workers and parts of the farming community, made his resignation public through a Facebook post. This development comes as the party awaits the results of the recently held local body elections.
In his official statement released on Monday, Rabari expressed his decision to part ways with the Aam Aadmi Party, thanking his colleagues for their support. He emphasized that despite leaving the party, his personal relationships and friendships would endure. The resignation of Rabari adds to a series of exits by leaders within the party in Gujarat in the lead-up to the polls.
Recent political dynamics in Gujarat have seen a number of leaders leaving the AAP, with Rabari’s departure being the latest. Prior to his resignation, Rabari had criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly trying to influence voters and restrict the AAP’s outreach, including through social media limitations. While the exact reasons behind Rabari’s decision remain unclear, a party source mentioned that it might be due to personal motives.
Rabari’s exit follows the departure of other prominent figures from the state unit, including farmer leader Raju Karpada, who switched to the BJP earlier this year. Karpada, who previously led the AAP’s farmer wing in Gujarat, cited organizational challenges and legal issues related to farmer protests as contributing factors to his resignation. At the national level, the AAP has witnessed significant changes in the Rajya Sabha, with seven AAP MPs moving to the BJP, altering the parliamentary landscape.
The Aam Aadmi Party is yet to issue an official response to Rabari’s resignation, marking a period of transition and internal changes within the party structure.
