Swaraj Abhiyan today distanced itself from the 'Swaraj Party' in Punjab announced by some of its members saying the decision was not taken in accordance to the "due procedure" laid by the organisation.
Swaraj Abhiyan, an organisation formed by Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav has already announced its plan to launch a political party and the decision is expected to be taken by July this year.
"Following the announcement about the formation of a Swaraj party in Punjab, there have been questions about its relationship to Swaraj Abhiyan. We wish to clarify that this initiative has not been sponsored by Swaraj Abhiyan.
"Though many colleagues associated with this initiative are from Swaraj Abhiyan, Punjab, the decision to form a political party has not been taken in accordance with the due process laid down by the Abhiyan," Anupam, media coordinator of the Swaraj Abhiyan said.
Some of members of Swaraj Abhiyan announced the formation of Swaraj party, ahead of Punjab polls.
"Since the decision by the Punjab colleagues does not follow this process, we are unable to own or endorse it. However, Punjab desperately needs alternative politics to rid itself from the Akali-BJP misrule. The Congress and AAP have proven incompetent of being a true alternative for the state.
"We wish the proposed Swaraj Party well and would like to have fraternal relationship with it and any such formation which can provide a genuine political alternative to Punjab," Anupam added.
