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Major rupture in Maha AAP, founding member Bhapkar quits

Bhapkar declares allegiance to 'Swaraj Abhiyan' launched by the expelled leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav

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Press Trust Of India Pune
Last Updated : May 04 2015 | 10:25 PM IST
In what appeared to be a major breach in Maharashtra unit of Aam Aadmi Party, Maruti Bhapkar, one of its founding members, today quit the party along with 376 activists, condemning the "dictatorial" attitude of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal.

Holding a press conference here this evening, Bhapkar declared allegiance to 'Swaraj Abhiyan' launched by the expelled leaders Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

Bhapkar, who was convener of AAP's western Maharashtra unit, said in a letter sent to AAP's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal today, "I wish to resign...and not be a party to the growing sins of yours and your coterie".

"Swaraj Abhiyan, which is a movement at present, can become a party after getting feedback of workers at the national level. We feel that a majority of our supporters are in favour of floating a new party," he said at the press conference.

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First Published: May 04 2015 | 8:55 PM IST

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