AAP rift widens: Kejriwal spends night convincing Vishwas to ‘stay in AAP’

Kejriwal and party attempts to convince Vishwas to stay in the party/ File image/ PTI

New Delhi: As the cracks within Aam Aadmi Party are widening, the party is leaving no stone un-turned in ensuring that its founder Kumar Vishwas doesn’t leave the party. As per sources, Kejriwal and senior party leaders made consistent efforts all night to convince Vishwas for staying back. As per sources, Vishwas is adamant about sticking to his demand of sacking Amanatullah Khan from the party.  Khan, who had already tendered his resignation from party’s PAC, had angered Vishwas by pointing fingers against him and accusing him of working for BJP. On Tuesday, Kumar in an interview Kumar accused the party leaders of conspiring against him. Asserting that he won't compromise with his principles, he said that he would soon take a call on his future action.

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The poet turned politician also asserted that he won’t keep silent on the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi party and declared that he is not interested in becoming Chief Minister ever. Taking his anger to the next level, Vishwas hinted at leaving Aam Aadmi Party and said that he would not join any party after this. Immediately after Vishwas’ comment Sisodia  expressed sadness over Vishwas’ statement. Sisodia said, “Kumar Vishwas' statement pained me”.  

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Vishwas had also skipped the last PAC meeting held at Kejriwal’s residence where Amanatullah Khan tendered his resignation.   Amanatullah accuses Vishwas: Amanatullah had accused Vishwas of behind hand-in-glove with Bharatiya Janta Party and running a conspiracy against AAP. He had also said that ‘Vishwas was attempting to bring internal rift in Aam Aadmi Party on the order from BJP’.