India, July 19 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Kharar Anmol Gagan Maan, 34, has resigned from the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and announced her decision to quit politics, too.

According to AAP sources, Maan submitted her resignation to Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan nearly a month ago. However, the party had been trying to persuade her to reconsider the decision.

Announcing her resignation on social media platforms X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook on Saturday, Maan wrote in Punjabi: "My heart is heavy, but I have decided to leave politics. My resignation from the post of MLA should be accepted by the Speaker."

She added, "My best wishes are with the party. I hope the Punjab government will live up to the expectations of the people."

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