AAP appoints Preeti Sharma Menon as Mumbai unit chief

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) would contest the elections to the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) under the leadership of Preeti Sharma Menon, the National Executive member of the party who has been Mumbai President.

The announcement was made formally by the party's National General Secretary Pankaj Gupta on Saturday.

Prior to AAP, Preeti's successful career has spanned three decades in the corporate world. She has also been a successful entrepreneur starting the first all women driven cab service for women.

One of the founding members of the India Against Corruption movement, Preeti has been the party's face in Maharashtra.

An anti-corruption crusader, Preeti was instrumental in exposing many scams.

Preeti has been at the forefront of various civic movements like Save Aarey and efficient delivery of public services for a dignified life for all Mumbaikars.

She recently helmed the AAP Covid Helpline during the second lockdown which won popular acclaim for helping over 12,000 patients and their families. Her appointment as the party's Mumbai President, is seen as a key appointment by AAP National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which is close on the heels of the appointment of National Joint Secretary Ankush Narang as in-charge for Mumbai's BMC Polls.

"This is a welcome development.She has been our tallest leader in Mumbai and has always stood up for what is right. AAP will fight the upcoming BMC elections, under her leadership by fielding candidates across all 236 seats," said Ruben Mascarenhas, AAP Mumbai Working President.

"I humbly accept any responsibility given to me by the party and thank Arvind Kejriwal ji for this opportunity. Mumbai is my 'janmabhoomi' and ‘karmabhoomi'. AAP is a beacon of hope and a vehicle for transformative social change. AAP is not just the alternative but the solution. Mumbaikars have long suffered due to misgovernance and neglect. We will leave no stone unturned to bring Kejriwal's model of good governance in Mumbai," said Preeti.

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