DNA Micro Edit: AAP’s flip flops on Mishra behind loss of credibility

Allegations against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of carrying out hawala transactions to launder black money during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetization drive have dismayed residents of the national Capital. Those who supported the Arvind Kejriwal-led India Against Corruption (IAC) now feel betrayed and disillusioned. With such serious allegations against the party leaders, particularly Team Kejriwal, some have even started detesting them.

Mudslinging against sacked water minister Kapil Mishra has led to more disappointment. The common man has started questioning local leaders. Till yesterday, Mishra was a part of the Kejriwal Cabinet. But now, as soon as he started unveiling the AAP leaders and their web of misdeeds and corruption, he has been tagged a BJP agent. Isn’t this hypocrisy on part of AAP, many are asking.

Mishra, who is fighting a battle against Kejriwal and his cronies, has clearly said that AAP is a party of volunteers, not the property of the Chief Minister. These volunteers themselves have started questioning the party’s agenda. They are also questioning the leaders after allegations that the party took funds from pro-Khalistan militant outfits started surfacing. The volunteers have made it clear that if their and Mishra’s questions go unanswered, they will ensure that there …read more