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POWER POLITICS ASHUTOSH | AAP SPOKESPERSON ASHISH KHETAN | SENIOR MEMBER H S PHOOLKA | SENIOR SHAZIA ILMI | EX-AAP MEMBER FUNCTIONARY IN PUNJAB Prashantji should have raised issue of Those who are floating It is sad that AAP functionaries personality cult in the national executive, to be the ridiculous one-man- Yogendra Yadav are talking about Prashant I am deeply hurt and held tomorrow, instead in media. NE should have party theory wanted to make constituted a Bhushan like this. pained by what is going on discussed/taken a call AAP one-family party campaign committee for Whatever revelations Punjab. They ensured that I Arvind Kejriwal made in the party. This is betrayal of Shanti Bhushanji sud explain why did he say Arvind Father-son-daughter trio of do not win. These were the were actually by trust that (the people of) to be replaced with Yogendra during elections Shanti, Prashant & Shalini kind of things that were Prashant Bhushan. Both reposed in us and after NE meet. That is indiscipline wanted to have a vice-like going on. But in party’s Yogendra Yadav and I refuse to be drawn into this grip on all party wings, He should also explain what was the conspiracy from PAC to policy interest I kept quiet...and Prashant Bhushan have ugly battle. Will concentrate to replace Arvind with Yogendra? Did it not maintained working relations worked for the party only on Delhi’s governance committee to national tarnish the image of party? executive with Yadav throughout with utmost sincerity Diabetic Kejri Bhushan: I’m firm on ethics, opts for Distressed AAP’s silent naturopathy Arvind can compromise DurgeshNandan.Jha majority rings alarm bells Himanshi.Dhawan it’s not your writ that should @timesgroup.com @timesgroup.com prevail in decision-making.’ to the Delhi elections, may ernance. “We believe that if On some issues of principles, I JUST LIKE THAT AJIT NINAN : Ill health has been Members Ask be ousted from the party’s we don’t work in Delhi, we efuting allegations of put my foot down. I feel we have touted as one of the reasons political affairs committee won’t be able to strengthen Rsupporting the splinter to be absolutely firm on our why conve- Seniors To in Wednesday’s meeting. the party in other states. group of Aam Aadmi ethical principles but Arvind nor Arvind Kejriwal may skip In fact, members Time demands that the par- Party rebels, AVAM, or con- differs at times and says we the crucial national executive Settle Issues warned against such a ty works under the leader- spiring to replace party chief need to make certain compro- meeting of the party on course of action, saying it ship of Kejriwal and broad- Arvind Kejriwal, founding- mises in politics. Wednesday, triggering specula- TIMES NEWS NETWORK would lead AAP towards ens its base based on that,” member Prashant Bhushan  Ashish Khetan has said tion over the seriousness of the self-destruction. “Winna- he said. says the accusations are just a that your family would like chief minister’s diabetes condi- New Delhi: The silent ma- bility became the only cri- JNU professor Kamal ploy to divert attention from to control party affairs, that tion. jority in AAP is watching in teria for Kejriwal when it Mitra Chenoy, an AAP the real issues. you wanted it to become a Doctors say the 45-year-old dismay the tussle between came to candidate selection member, added: “The spar- ridiculous that that! The issue one-family party? CM’s post-meal sugar readings senior party leaders and for Delhi elections. His suc- ring between senior mem-  In your letter, you have has not been discussed in any These are ridiculous state- are as high as 300mg/dl, while dreading the fallout. Many cess, however, should not bers of the party is the last raised certain issues related meeting for the past two years. ments. I have never asked for normal levels should be below party workers and MLAs make him continue with thing we needed at this to the party not adhering to  You have also said that anything, nor has my father. 180. Despite increasing insulin are in a fix. Most of them the same policy since it time. There is immense ex- its founding principles. Are AAP was in danger of be- My sister left a lucrative job to dosage, there is no reprieve and told TOI that Arvind Kejri- would compromise the rea- pectation among people you disappointed that it has coming a one-person centric help put systems in place but he has now decided to try natu- wal, Prashant Bhushan, son for which the party was about our fulfilling the been depicted as a personal- party with a high command only as an advisor for organi- ropathy treatment at a Banga- and Yogendra Yadav should Thanks to Modi, AAP has adopted built,” said another senior promises made and we ity clash? culture? zational development. My fa- lore centre. sort out their differences the Gujarat model—Dandiya Dance. member. must strive to do the same.” Yes, I am disappointed because There is a great danger of that ther has always wanted that “Kejriwal will leave on internally to focus on ful- Adarsh Shastri, party He said issues such as it’s not an issue of personality happening. We did not form the party remains on the ideals Thursday morning and under- filling the promises made to equally. “Arvind must sort MLA from Dwarka, sought whether AAP should or whether who should remain this party so that it would have it was formed with. He has go naturopathy treatment for 10 Delhi’s electorate. out the differences inter- to play down the bickerings, spread its political-electo- in the political affairs commit- a high command cultur- some opinions that are best days,” said Manish Sisodia, the Contrary to the belief in nally,” said a senior mem- saying that certain internal ral wings rather than con- tee or national executive. e…there is serious danger of known to him but I have time deputy chief minister who will some quarters that Bhush- ber. differences related to the solidate in Delhi and the These concern basic princi- that happening. I told Arvind and again differed on them. take care of day-to-day affairs an and Yadav will get isolat- There are reports the party’s expansion plans one-man-one-post princi- ples of accountability, trans- ‘you have some remarkable  Are you hopeful of some of the Delhi Government in ed, most members said embattled duo, that has were being “exaggerated” ple have already been dis- parency and Swaraj that the qualities but you have some recourse? Kejriwal’s absence. though Kejriwal was the openly questioned Kejri- and the dominant view was cussed at party meetings. party was founded on. Raising weaknesses….and you may be Let’s see, I am not interest- For the full report, log on face of the party, Bhushan wal’s leadership and candi- to focus on Delhi and to For the full report, log on issues like referendum on wrong sometimes.’ I said ‘we ed in any position whether it is to www.timesofindia.com and Yadav had contributed date selection in the run-up build it as a model of gov- to www.timesofindia.com Kashmir…what can be more must set up such systems that of PAC or NE. ‘I hope once dust settles,

DEATH SAD DEMISE RAMCHANDRA V.MUZUMDAR- Your issues are clear’ presence we miss, your WITH PROFOUND Memory we treasure, sorrow we inform Loving you always, the passing away of forgetting you never. [email protected] Jimmy Dara Nanavutty Wife & Children on 25-02-2015. In grief ttacked by loyalists of Arvind Kejriwal, Kety & Cashmira. PRAYER MEETING No Condolence please. AAAP’s chief spokesperson, Yogendra Yadav, says allegations that he har- 2nd Death Anniversary In Loving Memory of boured ambitions to become national conven- er of the party are ridiculous. He hopes that MRS. MYRTLE VAZ SMT. RITA MOTWANI once the dust settles down, the real issues of (4th March, 2013) 11.11.1938 to 04.03.2012 accountability, transparency and inner-party democracy will be addressed. Fondly remembered by Your absence will You have been accused of coveting the po- Husband Bonnie, always be felt, but you sition of national convener and hence Daughter Sarika, and your Memories will wanting to unseat Arvind Kejriwal. Son Ajoy, remain in our hearts Dattatreya This is the most ridiculous thing being talk- Son-in-law Carl D'Silva, forever. ed about for more than six months now. I have S. Khare Relatives & Friends. Remembered by: clarified it several times. It is below my dignity on 20-02-2015. Teckchand, Sarju, Dharmendra to respond to certain kind of allegations. At no Khare & Family stage now or in the past have I raised questions Matunga (E), about Arvind be- 3rd Death Anniversary Mumbai - 400019. ing national con- Mob : 9969021248 MR. R.S DHASER 1st Death Anniversary vener. In the latest SHRI. SUNDER BANGERA national execu- 04.03.1941- 04.03.2012 tive, when he of- 15th Aug, 1937 - fered to resign, DEATH ANNIVERSARY You will always remain 4th Mar, 2014 in our heart and inspire both Prashantji us forever. and I said that we Your life was a blessing, would resign as your memory a well. Arvind has Remembered by: treasure. Wife, Children and You are loved beyond through his work Grand Children. words and missed beyond measure. acquired this stat- Fondly remembered by ure and he is a symbol of honest politics. I have Mrs. Sheela S. Bangera, not changed or softened my stand as implied. Children, Relatives & Friends  Are you disappointed by the personal alle- 6th Death Anniversary gations since you say the suggestions you In Loving Memory of made were for systemic reforms in the par- ty? LEENA NANGRANI(EX-PFIZER) REMEMBRANCES Entering political life is a decision to invite DEATH 14.05.1944 to 04.03.2009 criticism. It is a decision to open oneself to crit- ANNOUNCEMENTS It has been Six years icism, mud-slinging and allegations. I can’t since you left us claim that these allegations don’t hurt me. I suddenly for your haven’t developed a thick skin yet. My only heavenly Abode, leaving hope in all this is that when the dust settles behind a Void. Selflessly down, we may be able to see the real issues for you Showered on us your Undivided Love & what they are. The issue is not about convener- affection.We all Miss you very much. Deeply ship or membership of the PAC but certain ba- missed by- Shyam-Husband Pankaj-Son sic principles and institutional structures to Jyoti-Daughter, Late Dr. Chetanram Mansha Ramani Family and all Relatives and friends make it possible. Some of them are setting up of an ethics committee to inquire into allegations of wrongdoing, autonomy of state units, trans- parency and accountability within the party.

BHARATH G. PUTHRAN (10.08.1946 - 04.03.2006) Bhushans want "The years don't make it ‘vice-like’ grip on easier; they said the pain would go, it seems we've just got better, party: Kejri loyalists not letting our feelings show, wishing we could hold your hand, From, P1 to shout your name aloud, you're no longer here dad, but hopefully we make you proud" ogendra Yadav, however, sounded softer Missing you... Savithri Puthran, when he said that he and Prashant Bhush- Deepika Hemmady, Mukesh Hemmady, Y an have maintained that Arvind Kejriwal Amit Puthran, Reshma Puthran, Ronak should lead the party. Asked about speculation that Hemmady, Saachi Hemmady, Om Puthran. they may be shown the door at Wednesday’s meet- ing, Yadav said, “I and Prashant have always given a standing offer to quit the PAC so that new blood, having representation of gender and region, can be brought in.” Chances of any reconciliation between the two groups seemed to be dimming and a public ouster of Bhushan and Yadav from the PAC (politi- cal affairs committee) appeared imminent, said sources. Bhushan in his letter had indicated that the party was “faltering” from its founding princi- ples of accountability, transparency and inner par- ty democracy. He said allegations that his family was seeking to control the party, Prashant said, “These are ri- diculous statements … these are being made just to divert attention from the real issues.” His father Shanti Bhushan, who was the strongest critic of Kejriwal, and with whom even Prashant differed, on Tuesday changed his tune when he wrote to the National Executive: “Differences within the party are not good. Prashant and Yogendra(Yadav) should support Arvind (Kejriwal).” For the full report, log on to www.timesofindia.com