Independent MLA withdraws support to AAP; Delhi govt in minority

Rambeer Shokeen, who withdrew his support to the AAP govt, accused it of not fulfilling promises.

NEW DELHI: Independent MLA Rambeer Shokeen on Monday withdrew his support to the Aam Aadmi Party government, reducing the Delhi government to a minority.

The leader was unhappy with the performance of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government. He had earlier accused the AAP of not fulfilling promises made to the people of Delhi.

Shokeen met the Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday to formally withdraw his support.

The withdrawal of support has reduced the AAP government's strength in the assembly to 35, one short of majority.

The AAP won 28 seats in the 70-member house in the December 2013 Delhi assembly elections and formed government with the outside support of the Congress, which won eight seats. The BJP won 31 seats and the Akali Dal and Janata Dal-United one each, while an independent candidate was also elected.

Of the AAP's 28 lawmakers, one was elected speaker while Binny was expelled for anti-party activities, bringing the party's effective strength down to 26.

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