AAP decision on govt formation by Monday: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal today said that the party will seek people’s opinion on government formation in Delhi.

 

Kejriwal added that the party will write 25 lakh letters to the citizens to know their views on government formation.

 

“We will make public our stand by Monday and convey to Lt Governor,” he said.

 

Kejriwal crticised the BJP for its silence on the letter written by the AAP. He said that the BJP did not even bother to respond to the letter. "In a democracy, that is a bare minimum that can be expected from a party," he added.

 

The AAP leader also said that the party was not running away from responsibility.

 

Earlier, top AAP leaders met to discuss the next course of action after Congress made its stand clear on the 18 issues raised by Kejriwal.

 

After Congress decided to extend unconditional support to AAP on December 13, Kejriwal had written letters to Congress chief Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal today said that the party will seek people’s opinion on government formation in Delhi.

 

 seeking their parties' views on 18 issues, including passing of Janlokpal Bill, full statehood to Delhi, reduction on water tariff and audit of power discoms among others, before moving ahead to form a government.

 

Congress had then put the ball in AAP's court, saying 16 of its 18 demands needed just administrative decisions and had nothing to do with Parliament or Assembly.