Letters to The Editor — April 27, 2026 - The HinduPublished - April 27, 2026 12:24 am ISTAAP defectionsThe exodus of high-profile leaders from the primary membership of the Aam Aadmi Party is the party’s worst existential crisis to date, leaving it at a political crossroads. For a party that set out to overhaul the political system, the steady loss of leaders is a clear sign of inadequate engagement by its central leadership with the rank and file. AAP needs to strengthen its grassroots, purge power brokers and sycophants, and quell internal dissent and factionalism by grooming second-rung leaders through a spirit of consensus.Published - April 27, 2026 12:24 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }