Puri, who was the Computer and Research Department head of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC), was reportedly unhappy over being denied a ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections from the Janakpuri constituency.
He formally joined AAP, along with Delhi Mahila Congress secretary Neena Kapoor, during a press conference here today. One councillor each from BJP and BSP joined the party as well.
Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh welcomed the leaders into the party fold by presenting them with the trademark party cap.
Puri, who earlier had decided to contest the upcoming polls as an Independent, attributed his move of joining AAP to the Congress's "incompetence".
"They have failed in every sphere. It's not about being refused a ticket. They failed to bring down power tariff. Prices of essential items skyrocketed when the party was at the helm," he told reporters.
The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee website at http://www.Dpcc.Co.In/ as well as the online edition of Congress Sandesh (www.Congressandesh.Com) are offline at the moment following Puri's exit from the party.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
