Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He joined the BJP at its headquarters in the presence of Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra,

Former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, a day after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Gahlot joined the BJP at its headquarters in the presence of Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra,

Kailash Gahlot resigned as Delhi minister as well as the Aam Aadmi Party citing concerns around the party leadership and its approach towards resolving the issues of the 'aam aadmi'.

The development came barely hours after Gahlot quit from the party, citing deep concerns over the party's direction and internal challenges, saying that the political ambitions within the party have overshadowed its core commitment to serving the people.

Gahlot, a prominent Jat leader in the AAP, also slammed Kejriwal for some controversies. He referred to things like 'sheeshmahal,' calling them "awkward" and "embarrassing." Notably, Gahlot was long regarded as one of Kejriwal's closest allies,

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

In his single-page resignation letter, Gahlot said the AAP faces grave challenges from within. “Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment towards people, leaving many promises unfulfilled," he wrote.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal downplayed the defection months before polls are due in Delhi early next year, saying Kailash Gahlot was free to go and join any party

Former Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot quits AAP, joins BJP, citing political ambitions & unfulfilled promises. Held key portfolios like Home & IT.

Visuals from the news agency ANI showed Gahlot joining the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other party leaders.

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.