The unexpected resignation of Kailash Gahlot from AAP to join BJP has sent shockwaves through the party just months before the Delhi Assembly elections. As a key architect of major welfare schemes, his departure raises questions about AAP's future and the fate of critical projects he oversaw.

Gahlot's shock resignation followed just months before the Delhi Assembly elections. He joined the BJP a day later on Monday and cited internal challenges in the AAP as the reason behind his decision

"Modi Washing Machine has become active before the Delhi elections. Now many leaders will be inducted into BJP through this machine," the AAP leader added.

In his resignation letter addressed to Arvind Kejriwal, ex-Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot cited unfulfilled promises and recent controversies as the reason for quitting the party.

Raghuvinder Shokeen is the new cabinet minister from Nangloi Jat. He replaces Kailash Gahlot. Gahlot resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. Gahlot cited controversies and unfulfilled promises as reasons for leaving.

Kailash Gahlot, a prominent Jat leader in the party, also took a jab at Kejriwal as he flagged some "awkward" and "embarrassing" controversies like 'sheeshmahal' in his resignation letter, saying it makes everyone doubt if "we still believe in being 'Aam Aadmi'".

Former AAP Minister Kailash Gahlot switches to BJP, resigns from Delhi Cabinet and AAP citing political differences.

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Former Delhi Minister And AAP Leader Kailash Gahlot Joins BJP. Former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Kailash Gahlot joins BJP, in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other BJP leaders.

Former minister Kailash Gahlot who resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party and the Atishi-led government on Sunday, joined the BJP on Monday.