Rebel AAP group extends supports to Chhotepur

Amritsar, Aug 27 (PTI) A rebel group of Aam AadmiParty led by Manjit Singh Randhawa today extended support toSucha Singh Chhotepur and accused Delhi Chief Minister ArvindKejriwal of indulging in "dictatorial behaviour". The group also said it "rejects" the list of thecandidates announced by AAP for the upcoming assemblyelections in Punjab. Talking to media persons here, Randhawa, who wasearlier a member of AAP’s Political Review Committee, saidthey have already formed their own party- ‘AAP Punjab’ -andextended "whole hearted" support Chhotepur, former Convener ofAAP. Describing Chhotepur as an honest person, he saidKejriwal was not "aware" about the culture and geographicalimportance of Punjab. Randhawa alleged that AAP led by Kejriwal has now becomethe political outfit of "conspirators" and has only "ulteriormotive to grab power in Punjab at any cost". He said ‘AAP Punjab’ will prepare a "separate electionmanifesto" for the forthcoming elections and will be announcedin the coming days. The rebel leader said it will be followed by announcingthe name of candidates and Chhotepur will be the party’s"president" in Punjab. PTI Corr CHS GS AQS ZMNAQS