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Senior AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar resigns, joins Congress
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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Priyanda Kakkar quit the Aam Aadmi Party, saying she could no longer defend its position, and announced her entry into the Indian National Congress.
Priyanka Kakkar, a senior figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), publicly announced her resignation, stating that she could no longer defend what she described as the party's indefensible stance. In a brief statement, she expressed disappointment with recent developments within AAP and indicated that her values no longer aligned with the party's direction.
She added that she had decided to join the Indian National Congress, citing the party's broader platform and her belief that it offers a more viable avenue for public service. Kakkar's move comes at a time when AAP is navigating internal challenges and external criticism.
Political analysts note that her defection could bolster Congress's presence in regions where AAP has been gaining ground, while also highlighting growing dissent within the ruling opposition party. The Congress leadership has welcomed her addition, though they have not yet disclosed any specific role for her within the party structure.
She added that she had decided to join the Indian National Congress, citing the party's broader platform and her belief that it offers a more viable avenue for public service. Kakkar's move comes at a time when AAP is navigating internal challenges and external criticism.
Political analysts note that her defection could bolster Congress's presence in regions where AAP has been gaining ground, while also highlighting growing dissent within the ruling opposition party. The Congress leadership has welcomed her addition, though they have not yet disclosed any specific role for her within the party structure.