Gahlot in his resignation letter addressed to AAP’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi had cited unfulfilled promises and recent controversies as reasons for stepping down.

In a jolt to AAP ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, senior leader and Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot quit the party on Sunday, alleging "political ambitions" have overtaken its commitment towards people.

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot's resignation sparks a bitter feud between BJP and AAP, with allegations of pressure and conspiracy swirling.

The senior leader, who held key portfolios such as Home and Transport, is likely to join the BJP in the coming days and contest the Assembly elections from his current seat Najafgarh.

Kailash Gahlot, a senior leader and Delhi minister from AAP, resigns citing internal challenges and a shift from the party's original mission. BJP praises his decision, while AAP labels it as a result of BJP's alleged coercion and 'dirty politics.

In a massive setback to Aam Aadmi Party months ahead of Delhi Assembly polls, senior minister and long-term party leader Kailash Gahlot has resigned. Sources said he is likely to join the BJP. Mr Gahlot was in charge of key portfolios in the Delhi government,

Following the resignation of senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, the party has accused the BJP of using central investigative agencies to coerce its leaders.

He further likened AAP to a sinking ship, claiming its ministers and MLAs are either being jailed or abandoning the party due to fear of the Enforcement Directorate.

The AAP said Gahlot had no option as he was under pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is facing Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax Department inquiries.