Sanjay Singh Raj, former Congress and Karni Sena leader, joins AAP Gujarat. Isudan Gadhvi welcomes him and launches door-to-door campaign.
Gandhinagar: In a major political development, Sanjay Singh Raj, a veteran leader who has previously served both the Congress and Karni Sena, officially joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Gujarat. The induction took place in the presence of AAP Gujarat Pradesh President Isudan Gadhvi at the state office.
Addressing the media, Gadhvi said, “Inspired by Arvind Kejriwal’s politics of work, AAP’s popularity in Gujarat is steadily rising, and strong leaders are joining the party every day. Today, I am happy to announce that Sanjay Singh Raj, a resident of the Ankleshwar Assembly constituency in Anand district, social leader, and long-time Congress member, is joining AAP.”
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Sanjay Singh Raj, who also served as Gujarat state spokesperson for the Karni Sena, joined along with nearly 60 other leaders and social activists from Congress and BJP. Gadhvi highlighted that in the coming days, Sanjay Singh Raj will organize multiple rallies with three to four thousand people to further expand AAP’s presence in the state.
In a ceremonial gesture, Gadhvi officially welcomed Raj and his team into the party by presenting them with the traditional AAP khes (shawl). Leaders from Congress and BJP who joined alongside Raj were also formally inducted.
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Speaking about AAP’s upcoming initiatives, Gadhvi announced the launch of a door-to-door campaign across Gujarat. “AAP will reach every household to understand public issues, rights, and challenges. We urge the people of Gujarat to cooperate with us. AAP is committed to standing with the public, while BJP has proven incapable of handling Gujarat’s serious issues,” he added.
The induction of Sanjay Singh Raj, along with a strong team, marks a significant boost for AAP’s grassroots strategy in Gujarat ahead of upcoming elections.