Bathinda, Nov 13: Putting an end to political speculation over her absence from the upcoming Assembly election fray, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Anmol Gagan Mann has clarified that she opted out of contesting voluntarily rather than being dropped by the party. Taking to Facebook to address both the public and the media, Mann said she felt compelled to speak out after her silence led to widespread conjecture regarding a ticket cut.
According to her statement, the MLA had conveyed her decision directly to AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting in Delhi on August 5, 2026. She further disclosed that Kejriwal reached out to her by phone three days ago to reconfirm her decision, during which she stood firm on her choice not to run.
“He was not happy with my decision, yet he asked me to clarify to the people that the party did not deny me a ticket and that stepping away was entirely my own choice,” Mann affirmed in her social media post.
Despite choosing not to contest the upcoming elections, Mann underscored her continued support for the organisation, conveying her best wishes to the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the polls.
