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Prez order disqualifying MLAs ‘unconstitutional’: AAP

NEW DELHI: Delhi''s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday described President Ram Nath Kovind''s order disqualifying 20 of its MLAs for holding offices of profit as "unconstitutional" and "dangerous for democracy".

Prez order disqualifying MLAs ‘unconstitutional’: AAP

Senior AAP leaders Gopal Rai and Dilip Pandey address a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday. PTI



New Delhi, January 21

Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday described President Ram Nath Kovind's order disqualifying 20 of its MLAs for holding offices of profit as "unconstitutional" and "dangerous for democracy".

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The president today accepted the Election Commission's recommendation to disqualify the 20 AAP MLAs.

Madanlal, one of the 20 disqualified MLAs, said all hopes hinge upon the judiciary and the party is expecting some relief tomorrow.

Reacting to the development, senior AAP leader Ashutosh said, "President's order to disqualify AAP MLAs is unconstitutional and dangerous for democracy." Alka Lamba, who is among the 20 AAP MLAs disqualified, said the decision was "painful" and the president should have heard them out before arriving at any conclusion.

The AAP MLAs had also sought time from the President. They were appointed parliamentary secretaries and their appointment was described as them holding offices of profit by a petitioner.

The AAP has also approached the Delhi High Court seeking a stay on EC's recommendation. The court has listed the case for a hearing on Monday.

"We are expecting relief from the court. Our petition is coming up for hearing tomorrow," Madanlal, who represented the Kasturba Nagar constituency, said. — PTI 

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