Ahmedabad’s political circles are abuzz with the sudden resignation of Aam Aadmi Party’s Gujarat General Secretary Sagar Rabari from all posts, announced mere days before local election results are declared. This marks yet another high-profile exit in a series of setbacks for the party in the region.
Known for his influence over ground-level activists and farmer groups, Rabari shared his decision through a poignant Facebook post on Monday. ‘Today, I conclude my association with the Aam Aadmi Party. I free myself from membership, positions, and duties. Gratitude to all fellow travelers for their cooperation. Our personal bonds and friendships endure,’ he wrote.
The timing couldn’t be worse for AAP, grappling with a wave of defections ahead of polls. Rabari had been vocal against BJP recently, claiming the ruling party was scaring voters and restricting AAP’s social media presence to curb its influence.
Party sources remain in the dark about his motivations. ‘Reasons for Rabari’s departure from AAP are unclear as of now. He was actively briefing the press against BJP just 48 hours ago. He’s avoiding our calls presently. No criticisms of the party from his side. Likely personal matters,’ one insider confided.
Echoing this trend, farmer activist Raju Karpada resigned in February and switched to BJP last month, arguing it offered superior platforms for farmers’ welfare. As ex-chief of AAP’s Gujarat farmers’ cell, he blamed internal organizational flaws and fallout from protest-related legal troubles.
Compounding the crisis, AAP lost seven of its councillors in the legislative council to BJP, slashing its strength to three and strengthening the NDA’s hold.
With elections on the horizon, AAP’s Gujarat chapter stares at disarray. Rabari’s move underscores deepening rifts, potentially derailing the party’s ambitions in a BJP-dominated state. The coming days will reveal if this is a isolated incident or the prelude to further upheaval.
