New Delhi: Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Thursday announced his retirement from electoral politics, citing his health and age.
He writes letter to Kejriwal
The Shahdra MLA wrote a letter to party supremo Arvind Kejriwal to inform about his retirement from electoral politics.
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"I have efficiently performed my duties as MLA and Speaker of Shahdara Vidhan Sabha. You have always given me a lot of respect for which I will always be grateful to you. The party and all the MLAs have also given me a lot of respect, for which I express my gratitude to everyone," Mr Goel wrote in the letter.
"Owing to my age, I want to distance myself from electoral politics. I assure you that I will stay in Aam Aadmi Party and will continue to serve with all my heart and soul. I will try to fulfil whatever responsibility you entrust to me," the letter further read.
Kejriwal on Ram Niwas Goel
"It is emotional moment for all of us. His guidance has shown us the right direction inside and outside the House for years. Due to his increasing age and health, he had recently expressed his desire to leave electoral politics just a few days ago. We respect his decision. Goel sahab was, is and will always be the guardian of our family. The party will require his experience and services in the future too," Kejriwal said in a social media post.
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Mr Goel has been serving as Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly since 2015.
