In a significant political development, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Friday announced her resignation from the Aam Aadmi Party, alleging that the party under its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has strayed from its founding ideals and core values.

Maliwal cites ideological drift and governance concerns

In a detailed statement shared on social media, Maliwal said the party had moved away from the principles of transparency and clean politics that defined its early years. She expressed disappointment over what she described as a shift in priorities under Kejriwal’s leadership.