Overview

• On June 26, Botad MLA Umesh Makwana resigned as Gujarat Assembly Whip and AAP national joint secretary, citing long-standing discrimination against OBC and Dalit members.
• Hours later, AAP state president Isudan Gadhvi announced a five-year suspension for Makwana for alleged anti-party and anti-Gujarat activities.
• Makwana has retained his legislative seat and said he will consult his Botad constituents before deciding whether to resign as MLA.
• He plans to convene meetings with OBC leaders to explore options including contesting future elections as an independent or forming a new party.
• AAP spokesperson Yogesh Jadvani rejected Makwana’s allegations, highlighting the party’s record of promoting him to multiple leadership roles.