Announcement on X
Anmol Maan announced her resignation and retirement from politics via X (formerly Twitter). She posted: “My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the MLA post, submitted to the Speaker, should be accepted. My best wishes are with the party. I hope the Punjab government will live up to the people’s expectations.”
Meeting with Kejriwal on July 15th
It is noteworthy that Anmol Maan met with Aam Aadmi Party’s national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on July 15th. She informed about this meeting on X, stating that she had in-depth discussions with Kejriwal on various issues.
Cabinet Minister in Bhagwant Mann’s Government
After winning the Kharar Assembly seat, Anmol Maan served as a Cabinet Minister in Bhagwant Mann’s government for a period. However, she was dropped from the cabinet in a reshuffle last year. Previously, she held key portfolios such as Tourism and Culture, Investment Promotion, Labour, and Hospitality.
Victory in Kharar in 2022
In the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections, she won the Kharar seat, defeating Shiromani Akali Dal’s candidate Ranjit Singh Gill by a margin of 37,885 votes. Her victory established her as one of Punjab’s youngest and most popular leaders.
A Setback for the Party
Anmol Maan’s sudden resignation and announcement of retirement from politics is considered a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, as she played a significant role in strengthening the party’s hold in the state. Anmol Gagan Maan holds a special recognition amongst the younger generation.
