Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (Punjab, India)
| Convener of Aam Aadmi Party, Punjab | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | Aam Aadmi Party's central leadership |
| Term length | No time limit |
| Inaugural holder | Sucha Singh Chhotepur |
| Formation | 29 August 2014; 9 years, 249 days ago |
Convener (or chief/president) is a highest political post in the Punjab unit of Aam Aadmi Party, holds Important responsibilities for the success of Party in Punjab. Aam Aadmi Party has a strong presence in Punjab since 2014. In 2014 Indian general election it got 4 seats out of 13 in Punjab.[1] After this Party got the status of State Party in Punjab.[2]
After 2014 Indian general election in Punjab on 29 August 2014, Sucha Singh Chhotepur was appointed as first convener[3] of Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab unit. However, on 24 August 2016 he was removed from this post due to bribe charges.[4] After him Gurpreet Singh Waraich appointed the new convener.[5]
In 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election party performed less than the expectations and got 20 seats in Punjab Legislative Assembly.[6] Due to this he was removed from the post and Bhagwant Mann appointed as new convener along with Aman Arora.[7][8] They also resigned from the post on 17 March 2018 due to the apology by Arvind Kejriwal from Bikram Singh Majithia.[9] After Maan and Arora's resignation Balbir Singh was appointed co-convener (caretaker) of Punjab's unit on 21 March 2018.[10]
On 31 January 2019 before General election Maan again appointed as the Chief.[11]
| S. No. | Name | Tenure | Co-convener | National Convener | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sucha Singh Chhotepur | 29 August 2014 | 24 August 2016 | None | Arvind Kejriwal (2012-present) |
| 2 | Gurpreet Singh Waraich | 4 September 2016 | 8 May 2017 | ||
| 3 | Bhagwant Mann | 10 May 2017 | 17 March 2018 | Aman Arora | |
| - | Balbir Singh | 21 March 2018 | 31 January 2019 | Balbir Singh | |
| (3) | Bhagwant Mann | 31 January 2019 | Incumbent | Aman Arora | |
References[edit]
- ↑ AAP eats into SAD and INC vote share in Punjab
- ↑ "Aam Aadmi Party recognised as state party in Punjab". Deccan Chronicle. 2014-06-03. Retrieved 2018-07-30.
- ↑ YouTube video ABP Sanjha
- ↑ AAP removes its Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur after bribe video
- ↑ "Gurpreet Ghuggi appointed as the punjab state convener of the Aam Aadmi Party". 4 September 2016. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ How Kejriwal lost AAP's winning plot in Punjab
- ↑ Bhagwant Mann and Aman Arora appointed convener of Punjab Aam Admi Party
- ↑ "Gurpreet Ghuggi quits AAP, questions Mann's appointment as party's Punjab chief". The Economic Times. 10 May 2017. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
- ↑ Bhagwant Mann resigned from AAP Punjab chief
- ↑ AAP appoints Dr. Balbir Singh aa Punjab Units Co-President
- ↑ A year after exit Bhagwant Mann reappointed Punjab Aam Aadmi Party Chief
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