New Delhi: Following the resignation of senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Kailash Gahlot, AAP on Sunday claimed that the former Delhi Minister cracked under the pressure put upon him by the Central Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement Directorate.

Addressing a press conference, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed that Gahlot’s resignation was the result of “dirty politics” played by the BJP and attributed his exit to the “targeted campaign” of raids and probes by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

‘Due To Fear of ED, CBI Raids’

“Pressure was created on Kailash Gahlot through ED and CBI raids, and now, he is speaking according to the BJP’s script,” Sanjay Singh said at a press briefing here.

He also claimed that the BJP’s “Modi Washing Machine” has now become active ahead of the election.

“This is the BJP’s nature. They accuse leaders of corruption, raid their homes, and conduct loud press conferences. But when those leaders join the BJP, all charges disappear,” Singh added.

‘Gahlot Was Left With No Choice’

AAP’s national chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar alleged that the ongoing investigations against Gahlot and his family had left him with no choice but to join the BJP.

“Many ED-CBI cases were ongoing against him. He thought joining the BJP was better than going to jail,” Kakkar said, accusing the BJP of resorting to conspiracies to disrupt AAP’s campaign.

Kakkar also highlighted the irony of Gahlot’s abrupt shift in allegiance.

“Just hours ago, his social media was full of posts supporting AAP. But under pressure, he has taken this step. Meanwhile, even BJP leaders are joining AAP which proves the tide is turning,” she said.

His decision to resign is a major setback for AAP, particularly given his pivotal role in the party’s election strategy in Delhi. 

Gahlot’s departure occurs just months ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, further escalating the political rivalry between AAP and the BJP.