SUSPENDED AAP MP Dr GANDHI TO FLOAT OWN PARTY ON AUG 23
Saturday, 20/08/2016
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PATIALA: A day after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released its second list of 13 candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections, suspended AAP leader and Patiala MP Dr Dharamvira Gandhi announced to float a new party on August 23.
“Punjab needs a regional party as the Shiromani Akali Dal has failed to protect the interests of state. Akalis have ignored the farmers and labourers and have stakes in real estate, hotels chains transport and liquor trade. I will float a party which will work for the welfare of Punjab,” said Dr Gandhi.
He is aiming at uniting likeminded outfits which are against the Congress, Akalis and AAP. He is hoping that rebel members of the AAP will also join his outfit, which he will announce in Chandigarh on Tuesday.
“The people of Punjab reposed faith in the AAP, but it has now deviated from its path and has joined the mad race to attain power. The local leadership is being ignored and the real issues, such as corruption and changing the system, have taken a backseat,” said Dr Gandhi.
“I appeal well-wishers of Punjab, including individuals, political groups, organisations and intelligentsia, to join hands under a common banner for the welfare of the state,” he added.
