AAP suspends former MP for anti-party activities

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday suspended former MP Nitin Tyagi from the party, accusing him of carrying out “anti-party” activities during the Lok Sabha elections. Mr Tyagi had spoken out against the party’s policies on social media platforms.

Responding to the allegation, Mr Tyagi said the action was taken against him “because he told the truth”.

In a post on X shortly before his suspension, the former MP said, “Today, people of Delhi have lost faith in AAP because it is mired in lies and corruption, while in the beginning we fought against such things.” He added, “We have to fight for the party. AAP is known for fighting against corruption and lies. We have to change that and we will change that while being part of AAP.”

In a communication to Mr Tyagi, AAP Delhi president Gopal Rai said, “It has come to our attention that you were involved in anti-party activities during the Lok Sabha elections. The party has decided to suspend you from membership of the main party pending the completion of disciplinary proceedings.”