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Gujarat AAP MLA jailed; his two wives step in to advance his political agenda
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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An Aam Aadmi Party legislator from Gujarat has been incarcerated, and his two wives have begun campaigning on his behalf.
The Gujarat unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) confirmed that one of its sitting members of the legislative assembly has been taken into custody pending legal proceedings. The legislator, whose name was not disclosed in the source, is alleged to be involved in a case that led to his arrest. While the court process continues, his two wives have publicly announced that they will continue to promote the issues and policies he championed during his tenure.
Both spouses have begun attending local party meetings and have taken up speaking engagements that were previously part of the MLA's agenda, focusing on anti-corruption measures and civic welfare programs. Party officials said the move is intended to keep the constituency's momentum intact and to demonstrate that the party’s objectives remain unaffected by the legal setback.
The AAP leadership in Gujarat emphasized that the legal matter is separate from the party’s work and urged supporters to focus on development initiatives rather than the personal circumstances of the jailed legislator. The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, with the MLA remaining in custody until a verdict is delivered.
Both spouses have begun attending local party meetings and have taken up speaking engagements that were previously part of the MLA's agenda, focusing on anti-corruption measures and civic welfare programs. Party officials said the move is intended to keep the constituency's momentum intact and to demonstrate that the party’s objectives remain unaffected by the legal setback.
The AAP leadership in Gujarat emphasized that the legal matter is separate from the party’s work and urged supporters to focus on development initiatives rather than the personal circumstances of the jailed legislator. The case is expected to be heard in the coming weeks, with the MLA remaining in custody until a verdict is delivered.