Just Days After Meeting Arvind Kejriwal, Kharar MLA Announces Sudden Exit from Politics
🔹 A Sudden Departure from Politics
In a surprising political development, Anmol Gagan Mann, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and sitting MLA from Kharar, announced her resignation from the Punjab Legislative Assembly and her complete exit from politics. The announcement was made public on Saturday, just days after her meeting with AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on July 15.
🔹 Announcement on Social Media
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mann wrote:
“My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the post of MLA to the Speaker should be accepted. My best wishes are with the party. I hope the Punjab government will live up to the expectations of the people.”
Her message, though respectful in tone, came without any detailed explanation, fueling intense speculation.
🔹 From Praise to Departure: A Quick Shift
Notably, just days earlier, Mann had expressed support for Kejriwal’s leadership, saying:
“His dream of uplifting society always fills us with courage and inspiration.”
This sudden reversal has caught many off guard and raised questions about the reasons behind her exit.
🔹 AAP Maintains Silence
As of now, the AAP leadership has not issued an official statement on Mann’s resignation. Her departure adds to an ongoing wave of concern within the party’s Punjab unit over possible dissent and instability.
🔹 Opposition Responds Swiftly
Reacting to the news, Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring tweeted:
“All is not well in @AAPPunjab. One MLA was suspended, and within less than a month, another has resigned — even leaving politics altogether. When the fire breaks out, flames do get noticed far and wide.”
Warring’s remarks refer to the recent suspension of Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, the Amritsar North MLA, over alleged anti-party activity.
🔹 A High-Profile Exit
Mann, a prominent figure in AAP’s outreach efforts in Punjab, had long been seen as close to the party’s top leadership. Her decision to walk away from both the Assembly and active politics is being closely watched in political circles.
🔹 Impact on AAP’s Punjab Unit
With the Punjab Assembly elections still months away, Mann’s departure could be a sign of deeper unease within the party’s state unit. Observers believe that AAP must address internal challenges swiftly to avoid further damage to its political standing in the region.
