Who is Mateen Ahmed, the Congress Leader Who Joined AAP Ahead of 2025 Delhi Assembly Polls?

Political Career

Five-time MLA from Seelampur (1993-2013). Served in the Delhi Assembly for two decades, representing various political platforms, including Janata Dal, as an independent, and Congress.

Shift to AAP

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Family's Political Shift

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Future Election Speculation

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Seelampur’s Electoral History

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