AAP Spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar Joins Congress, Praises Rahul Gandhi's Resilience Against Vote Theft
New Delhi: Priyanka Kakkar, Aam Aadmi Party’s national spokesperson since 2013, switched to the Indian National Congress on October 3, Saturday. Kakkar criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for straying from its early anti-luxury promises such as using private helicopters.
The former AAP leader praised Leader of Opposition (LoP) and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for the resilience he has shown against vote theft. Notably, she had earlier called Rahul Gandhi a BJP asset.
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In a press meet today, Kakkar announced that she is joining the Congress party today with immense pride because she want back the Delhi she grew up in.
“I want the green, clean, progressive and safe Delhi that was such an important part of my growing-up years. After more than a decade of experience in Indian politics, I truly believe that only the Congress can make this happen,” the former AAP leader said.
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Kakkar further praised Rahul Gandhi saying, “If there is one leader who is authentic, it is Rahul Gandhi. He is resilient. It is important that we all come together.”
I am joining the Congress party today with immense pride because I want back the Delhi I grew up in. I want the green, clean, progressive and safe Delhi that was such an important part of my growing-up years.
After more than a decade of experience in Indian politics, I truly… pic.twitter.com/cGVOflHbpc
— Congress (@INCIndia) October 3, 2026
