New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will be holding its National Council meeting on Saturday to decide the fate of two of its dissident leaders -- Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.
They have accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of suppressing democracy within the party that now rules Delhi.
Talking to reporters ahead of the meeting on Saturday, Yadav said today is an important day and the fate of social movement out of which AAP was born, will be decided.
"It's a day which will decide the future of one of the most extraordinary movements this country has witnessed," he said.
"The idea of AAP is much bigger and sacred than organisational frame called AAP," said Yadav, adding that he has received messages and suggestions of thousands of volunteers and "I am sure their advice and well wishes shall not go waste".
The duo has branded Kejriwal an autocrat surrounded by "yes men" and accused him of deviating from the party's ideals.
The AAP has also accused them of having tried to sabotage the party in the run up to the Delhi polls last month which it won handsomely.
Friday's war of words appeared to mark an end to whatever possibilities may have existed for the two camps to overcome their differences and shake hands.
Bhushan and Yadav said earlier that they were ready to give up all party posts if Kejriwal met their five demands -- including transparency within and autonomy to state units.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh said he cannot rule out splitting up of AAP.
"Taking into view present scenario, we cannot rule out breaking up of AAP," he said. He added: "We made serious efforts to resolve issues, agreed on all of their terms."
Yadav and Bhushan had five demands -- transparency in the AAP, autonomy for local units, a Lokpal probe into graft charges against party members, AAP should come within the ambit of the RTI, and an end to secret ballot during election to key posts.
Since storming to power in Delhi last month with a brute majority, the AAP has been embroiled in an internal crisis that has pitted Bhushan and Yadav against Kejriwal, the party's best known face.
Saudi Arabia: Bus-tanker collision More than 40 Indians feared dead on Umrah pilgrimage; PM expresses grief
More than 40 Indians are feared dead in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia. The accident occurred when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with an oil tanker. According to Saudi media
Turkey has become helpful in Pakistan's nefarious plans against India America, know what is the matter
The relations between Turkey and Pakistan are not hidden from anyone. Being both Islamic nations, they do not get tired of chanting each other's tunes. Whether it is a matter of raising the issue of
Rajasthan: Rahul's big statement on the political turmoil of Rajasthan, said- Gehlot-Pilot both are valuable for us
Rahul Gandhi's statement has come to the fore in the war of words between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan. In a press conference in Indore during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Rahul
There was an attempt to bomb blast in PM's program, this was revealed during the hearing in NIA court, know the whole matter
The accused of terrorist attack on a Hindu man in Chakeri, Kanpur were sentenced to death. During the hearing held in the special court of NIA and ATS, many mysterious facts were placed before the
'I will make a big announcement next week', announces Donald Trump amid mid-term elections in the US
Former US President Donald Trump has said he will make a "very big announcement" next week. This announcement of Donald Trump is considered very important before the mid-term elections in America on
Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Review: Optimus Prime returns to save the world, tremendous action on emotion
Transformers Rise Of The Beasts Review: The flight of imagination in Hollywood cinema has attained escape velocity and reached the depths of space many years ago. The dwelling of different species on
Weather Update: Relief from the fog in these states including Delhi, cold wave continues in eastern UP and Bihar
According to the latest forecast released by the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of getting relief from the cold in some states including Delhi. IMD scientists say that fog
Monika Singh of Indian origin created history in America, and became the first woman Sikh judge, the judge said - this is a moment of pride
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated in the country today. Overseas Indians have brought laurels to the country across the world. Meanwhile, similar news has come out from America today, where
Now the Congress got a setback in Odisha, the working president left the party; Signs to go to BJD
The Congress, which is facing internal strife in many states of the country, has now suffered a setback in Odisha. Pradeep Majhi, the working president of the State Congress Committee in the state,
Kazan Khan : Malayalam's 'dreaded villain' Kazan Khan died of a heart attack
In the last few days, many stars of the South Film Industry were engulfed in death. Recently, the supporting actor of the film 'Asuran' was killed in a road accident, and now Malayalam actor Kazan
