Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

16 June, New Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party(AAP) has removed its spokesperson Alka Lamba after she deviated from party line while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of his charge. Sources said she was asked by the party to quit the post.

Ms. Lamba came under fire after giving a statement that Rai had been relieved of the portfolio so that the AAP government’s premium bus scheme could be investigated by the Anti-Corruption Branch in a free and fair manner.

However, the AAP has maintained that Mr. Rai was divested of the Transport portfolio on his request that he had undergone a surgery. The opposition BJP had approached the ACB demanding a probe into this matter.

Reacting to the development, Ms. Lamba, who is also a parliamentary secretary, said she was a disciplined worker and respected the party’s decision.