Delhi JD(U) MLA Shoaib Iqbal wants to join AAP

Janata Dal (United)`s only MLA in the Delhi Assembly Shoaib Iqbal, quit his party and is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

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New Delhi: Lone Janata Dal (United) MLA in the Delhi Assembly Shoaib Iqbal, has reportedly quit his party and is likely to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). A news agency reported him as saying that he was most likely to join AAP. "I want to join AAP, let us see if they agree. Things will be clear in a few days," Iqbal was quoted as saying. "I met the Chief Minister today and expressed my willingness to join the party. I have received a positive response and I may join the party in the next two days. "Since I am a lone JD(U) MLA, there should not be a problem in joining the party as it would not invite disqualification under the anti-defection law," Iqbal told. Iqbal had voted in favour of Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government during the trust vote in Delhi Legislative Assembly.  Notably, Iqbal had also threatened to withdraw support to AAP government seeking a public apology from AAP leader Kumar Vishwas` over his controversial remarks on Muharram.