AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal says the party will be 'extra cautious' when choosing future Rajya Sabha nominees.
Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal announced in Goa that the party will be extra cautious when choosing future Rajya Sabha nominees following defections by MPs like Raghav Chadha.
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AAP experienced a setback in the Rajya Sabha when several MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joined the BJP.
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said he would be "extra cautious" while choosing the party's Rajya Sabha nominees in the future, referring to instances of its MPs leaving the party.
Addressing a public gathering in poll-bound Goa, the former Delhi chief minister said, "AAP will be extra cautious while picking its Rajya Sabha nominees in future, following instances of its MPs leaving the party."
Kejriwal's remarks come months after a major setback for AAP in the Rajya Sabha, with several of its MPs rebelling against the party leadership. Raghav Chadha, along with six other Rajya Sabha members, joined the BJP, significantly reducing AAP's strength and voice in Parliament.
The Kejriwal-led party is preparing for next year's Goa assembly polls and has also announced a pre-poll alliance with the Goa Forward Party.
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