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Raaj Kumar Anand resigns from Delhi cabinet, quits AAP

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 10 April 2024
"This party doesn't respect Dalit MLAs, councillors and ministers. In such circumstances, all Dalits fell cheated. We live in an inclusive society, but it is not wrong to talk about proportion. It is difficult for me to remain in the party with all these things, hence I want to tell that I am resigning from the post," said Anand, while speaking to the media, announcing his resignation from the party.
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Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand resigns from cabinet, quits AAP | Arvind Kejriwal Arrest | Oneindia 02:23

Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Wednesday resigned from the cabinet and quit the AAP, alleging Dalits were not given representation in the party. Addressing a press conference, Anand, who was holding various portfolios including Social Welfare, alleged that there was no Dalit among the top leaders...

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