When Arvind Kejriwal stepped down as Delhi’s Chief Minister, speculation was rife about his successor. Among the names being discussed was Kailash Gahlot, signifying his stature as one of AAP’s prominent leaders.

Kailash Gahlot joins BJP after resigning from AAP, citing unfulfilled promises. Kejriwal responds: 'He’s free to go wherever he wants.'

Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot who resigned from the party and joined the BJP is a free man and "could go wherever he wants."

Kailash Gahlot, former Delhi minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, a day after quitting Arvind Kejriwal-led party.

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.

During the joining ceremony, Gahlot addressed allegations that he joined BJP because he was being pressured by investigative agencies

Ahead of the assembly elections, Kailash Gahlot joined PM Modi led Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP). On Monday, Gahlot joined BJP resigning from his previous Aam Aadmi Party. Ghalot tendered his resignation from the council of ministers with immediate effect and his resignation was accepted by Delhi chief minister Atishi.

Former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday (November 18) a day after resigning from the AAP over “embarrassing controversies”. He joined the BJP in the presence of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar,

Kailash Gahlot, a prominent Jat leader in the party, also took a jab at Arvind Kejriwal in his resignation as he flagged some "embarrassing" controversies.