Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot Quits AAP

massive setback to Aam Aadmi Party months ahead of Delhi Assembly polls,

senior minister and long-term party leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned.

he is likely to join the BJP

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In his resignation letter addressed to party convener Arvind Kejriwal, the 50-year-old leader has pointed to "grave challenges" AAP is facing from within.

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He has been a cabinet minister since 2015

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