AAP's LoP appointment triggers unrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing internal unrest in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) following the appointment of Ankush Narang as Leader of Opposition (LoP).

- Anup Verma @ New Delhi

Sources suggested that a group of more than a dozen AAP councillors may switch allegiance to Congress, with many having expected six-time councillor Mukesh Goel to be appointed to the position.

The crisis comes after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the mayoral elections on April 25, following AAP's boycott of the elections. As per convention, AAP was required to nominate a councillor for the LoP post, and Goel's name had reportedly been the frontrunner. However, the appointment of Narang has sparked discontent among AAP's ranks.

Sources revealed that several councillors, dissatisfied with Narang's elevation, have conveyed their displeasure to party leadership. This discontent led to a secret meeting, where they discussed their next course of action, with some reportedly considering joining Congress.