The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) held its 15th National Council meeting on Wednesday via video conference. During this meeting, Arvind Kejriwal was re-elected as the party’s national convener. Additionally, a new 23-member National Executive was formed, as confirmed by the party’s official statement.
During the meeting, Kejriwal and other senior leaders briefed the members on the party’s future strategy, according to AAP.
The meeting, chaired by Kejriwal, was attended by 330 members, the party said. The party also announced the constitution of a new 23-member National Executive. AAP was formally launched in Delhi on November 26, 2012, by Kejriwal and other activists who emerged from the anti-corruption movement demanding a strong Lokpal law. The Election Commission recognised it as a political party in 2013.
Pankaj Gupta was elected the national secretary, while N D Gupta will continue as the party’s national treasurer, according to AAP. Five special invitees were also appointed to the National Executive, including Ajay Dutt, Chaitar Vasava, Imran Hussain, Mehraj Malik and Venzy Viegas, the party said. During the meeting, Kejriwal and other senior leaders briefed the members on the party’s future strategy, according to AAP.
