Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls, Padma Shri awardee Jitender Singh Shunty Joins AAP

Padma Shri awardee and former BJP MLA Jitender Singh Shunty joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kejriwal said, “It brings me immense joy to welcome Jitender Singh Shunty to AAP today. He is renowned not just in Delhi or across the country but also internationally for his exceptional contributions to social service. For the past 39 years, he has dedicated himself selflessly to serving society.”

Mr. Shunty said that he had distanced himself from politics for a long time, despite having been elected three times in the past. “My focus shifted entirely to service, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, where I was blessed with opportunities to serve and received immense respect.”