BJP hails President s nod to 20 AAP MLAs disqualification

New Delhi Jan 21 (IANS) The BJP Delhi unit on Sunday welcomed President Ram Nath Kovind s approval to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs in the office-of-profit case saying the decision had contributed to protection of democratic values.

"The Delhi BJP welcomes the decision taken by the President to disqualify the 20 MLAs " Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi unit President Manoj Tiwari said here.

"With his speedy decision the President has made a major contribution towards protecting democratic values " the BJP MP from northeast Delhi said.

"The people of Delhi feel that these AAP MLAs must return all financial benefits they have taken after the date on which a circular on their appointment and facilities was issued " Tiwari added.

--IANS
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