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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) drew much criticism form rival political parties after its national council expelled four dissident leaders, including Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan, from its powerful National Executive on Saturday. "I think Delhi is the biggest sufferer," said Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, adding that the allegations and counter-allegations by various AAP factions were "extremely serious". Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted that it seemed the party "has decided to be more like us", while many had advised traditional political parties earlier to be more like the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit. The Bharatiya Janata Party said AAP should not fritter away its opportunity with its brand of "immature" politics.