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Gujarat AAP Suspends MLA Makwana After Caste Bias Claims

Consulting OBC leaders in Botad on his next steps, Makwana is weighing an independent run after accusing AAP of sidelining backward communities

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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.