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Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP and joins Congress

2026-10-03 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Priyanka Kakkar left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined Congress at an event. Former MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon also joined, and Kakkar said she could no longer defend AAP.

Congress welcomed the new members. The report does not say when the event took place or what they will do next.

What the reporting says

Priyanka Kakkar resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party and joined Congress at an event, according to the publisher summary. The report says she said she could no longer defend AAP’s actions and leadership, and former MLA Shyam Sundar Sharma and Rajat Rakesh Tandon also joined. Congress welcomed the new members, but the reporting does not give a date or further details.

Why it matters

Priyanka Kakkar’s move from AAP to Congress was reported at an event where two other former political figures also joined Congress. The summary says she criticised AAP’s actions and leadership and praised Rahul Gandhi, while Congress said the new entrants would matter in upcoming elections. The reporting does not state the location, timing, or any formal party roles.

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