New Delhi: Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh assembly elections, former minister Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav on Tuesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of party MP Sanjay Singh and other leaders.
In his political career spanning over four decades, Yadav, who was first elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1977, has been associated with various parties including the Janata Party, Congressand the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Arvind Kejriwal is a ‘mahapurush’
In the press conference, Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav thanked AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for inducting him into the party and described him as an idol of ‘trust and honesty’.
The veteran leader said, “Very few such mahapurush (great men) come on earth.” Delhi’s chief minister,
“I firmly believe that with the support of the public, the Aam Aadmi Party will not only form the government in Madhya Pradesh but also make Arvind Kejriwal the prime minister after the next Lok Sabha elections,” he said.
I am very proud I have always contested elections from the opposition party.
The idol of truth and honesty, @ArvindKejriwal Thank you for welcoming me in such a dignified manner.
Very few such great men come on earth.
Mr. Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav joined AAP pic.twitter.com/qSx6vHHzqa— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 13, 2023
Akhand Pratap Singh has ‘strengthened’ AAP’s presence in Madhya Pradesh
The inclusion of Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav is a big boost for AAP as he has been a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for three terms. He has also served as a minister in the state during Congress and BJP rule.
He was first elected to the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1977 and again in 1993 and 2003.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, “Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav has strengthened our presence in Madhya Pradesh by joining AAP. Kolhu.
Mr. Akhand Pratap Singh Yadav, 3 times MLA in Madhya Pradesh, 2 times minister in Madhya Pradesh government, is joining AAP today
His father was also a freedom fighter of India.
—AAP MP @SanjayAzadSln pic.twitter.com/e5ODu2WGwH— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 13, 2023
After forming government in Delhi and Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party is preparing to contest elections this time. Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election Due to be held later this year. The party, which has now got the tag of ‘national party’, has earlier tested the waters in several states including Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand but failed to make a mark.