Naresh Yadav’s decision to step down, followed by the mass exodus of six other MLAs, is seen as a major challenge for Arvind Kejriwal’s party, which is gearing up for a tough electoral battle in 2025.
In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, six sitting MLAs have resigned following the exit of Mehrauli MLA Naresh Yadav. The resignations come just months before the crucial state polls, raising concerns about internal discord within the party.
List of resigning AAP MLAs
The six legislators who stepped down after Yadav’s exit include:
1. Bhavna Gaur – Palam
2. Naresh Yadav – Mehrauli
3. Rajesh Rishi – Janakpuri
4. Madan Lal – Kasturba Nagar
5. Rohit Mehraulia – Trilokpuri
6. B.S. Joon – Bijwasan
7. Pawan Sharma – Adarsh Nagar