Initially
when Aam Aadmi Party was in its formative stage, The procedure for obtaining
membership in AAP those days was to submit an application on line to the AAP
Office at the Centre followed by a Postal Order drawn for payment in their name
at the Party office at Ghaziabad. We at AAP Trivandrum were maintaining
records of membership in a register. On receipt of signed PDF copies of
applications from individuals their names were entered in the
register. The AAP at the Centre then came out with membership of AAP with
payment facility online. Here it was seen that the main aim of the Adhoc State
committee Kerala was not intended to bring about any transparency in the
identity of the paid members. The identities of the State Committee members
were also not known. Almost Nil information is available about many of the Adhoc
State Committee members. Instead of
implementing the Constitution of AAP at ward level, the concentration of energy
levels of the State Team was focused elsewhere on issues of Waste Management,
raising objections on the new Airport at Aramula and finding ways and means to
discourage the setting up of a seaport at Vizhingam.
On
the issue of verification of applicants the difference I had with the State
Adhoc committee became bitter when I published a blog highlighting the procedure
for obtaining Ordinary Membership for AAP on line.
http://soldieraaptvm.
http://soldieraaptvm.
This
was objected to by the State committee. All the members of The Aam
Aadmi Party (including the Convener and other office bearers of Adhoc Committee
of the Kerala State Team) got together and put up a great fight with me on the
issue of verification of individuals on the basis of Voter’s Identity Card for
membership. They were vehemently opposed to this idea (for reasons best known
to them). Truly speaking I do not know why. Apparently to my mind, they were
opposed to transparency and till date the identity of the State Committee
members vis a vis their Voters Card ID continues to be a mystery. Most of
the information about them contained in Facebook is also scanty or almost nil.
I continued with my effort to bring about transparency and clarity in the
system and volunteered to even make payment from my meager service pension for
those who genuinely sought membership as an ordinary member in AAP. I spent money from my
personal bank account and have been instrumental in motivating a few people as
paid members with proper verification. The format of the undertaking submitted
by individual applicants while taking such membership is given below:
https://docs.google.com/
http://soldieraaptvm.blogspot.
http://soldieraaptvm.blogspot.
This
again was objected to by the Adhoc State committee. Their contention is
that verification of identity is not mentioned in the Constitution of AAP and
would serve no useful purpose.
All
the members of The Aam Aadmi Party (including the Convener and other office
bearers of Adhoc Committee of the Kerala State Team) got together and put
tremendous mental pressure on me to abort the task I had undertaken to verify
the identity of individuals who join as paid members on the basis of their
Voter’s Identity Card. They were and
continued to be vehemently opposed to this idea (for reasons best known to
them). Apparently to my mind, they were opposed to transparency. These
non-verified caretaker Office Bearers (Supposedly Active Members) of the
State/District teams, in order to bring about more clarity on their identity
and transparency in the AAm Aadmi Party should subject themselves to
Verification without any further delay and their bonafide needs to be
established. At present the true identities of these Adhoc State Committee
Members is not clearly known and well established. There was a huge campaign
launched by these unverified members against me (Mr C.S.Nair ) which culminated
in my resignation as Coordinator AAP Trivandrum.
Here
we need to bear in mind that a huge embarrassment which the Aam Aadmi Party had
to face recently amidst election campaign at Delhi was caused by miscreants who
wanted to shake the faith of the people in the Aam Aadmi Party. The intent was
to thereby dent the trust of the people in the honesty, integrity, image and
good intentions of the Aam Aadmi Party. This is a wakeup call for each one of
us and especially for all those who are advocating against verification of the
antecedents of individuals prior to granting paid membership in the Party. One
of the basic lessons we need to learn here is to “Beware of our own
Co-workers”. The phenomenal growth and popularity of the Aam Aadmi Party which
has just completed one year (12 months), has become a great cause of worry and
concern to both BJP and the Congress Party as well as other parties. We are all
aware of the fact that the media is also inclined to favour these major
political parties and experience has taught us that they do not leave any stone
unturned to take a dig at the AAP or let no opportunity pass by wherein they
can blow a hole in our character and reputation whenever possible.
Based on this unfortunate incident each one of us must strengthen our resolve to make the AAP more strong and transparent and to bring about a reputation of our character and conduct. Our character and reputation should be such that even if someone were to speak ill or indulge in character assignation of our Party members and office bearers nobody would believe it. Such should be our personal example and public conduct. The office bearers should be handpicked and need to possess impeccable past record and unimpeachable integrity.
Here it needs to be stressed upon that the process of verification must be seen as an integral part of the system than as an encumbrance to privacy. This will help filter out potential miscreants and people who operate under false identities/ possess undesirable intent. One of the most effective methods to verify the past and present reputation and character of an individual is by enquiring about that individual from the immediate neighbourhood of the individual’s place of residence (both temporary residence and permanent residential address). The details of permanent address can be easily got from the individuals Voter’s ID and such enquiry needs to be done at the ward level of every such individual.
There may even be cases where individuals join the Aam Aadmi Party but they may be owing allegiance to their employers secretly, and promoting the interests of their employers while posing as dedicated and active members/office bearers of the AAP. To obviate such a possibility it would be in the best interests of the Party that every individual, both ordinary/active (especially office bearers), disclose all details of their employment (past till present date). It could also include details of posts held during such employment and details of employers. Suggestions for improving transparency and methods for discouraging mischief makers may further be thought of and incorporated.
Based on this unfortunate incident each one of us must strengthen our resolve to make the AAP more strong and transparent and to bring about a reputation of our character and conduct. Our character and reputation should be such that even if someone were to speak ill or indulge in character assignation of our Party members and office bearers nobody would believe it. Such should be our personal example and public conduct. The office bearers should be handpicked and need to possess impeccable past record and unimpeachable integrity.
Here it needs to be stressed upon that the process of verification must be seen as an integral part of the system than as an encumbrance to privacy. This will help filter out potential miscreants and people who operate under false identities/ possess undesirable intent. One of the most effective methods to verify the past and present reputation and character of an individual is by enquiring about that individual from the immediate neighbourhood of the individual’s place of residence (both temporary residence and permanent residential address). The details of permanent address can be easily got from the individuals Voter’s ID and such enquiry needs to be done at the ward level of every such individual.
There may even be cases where individuals join the Aam Aadmi Party but they may be owing allegiance to their employers secretly, and promoting the interests of their employers while posing as dedicated and active members/office bearers of the AAP. To obviate such a possibility it would be in the best interests of the Party that every individual, both ordinary/active (especially office bearers), disclose all details of their employment (past till present date). It could also include details of posts held during such employment and details of employers. Suggestions for improving transparency and methods for discouraging mischief makers may further be thought of and incorporated.
I
thank the AAP at the centre for incorporating my suggestion to include the
details of Voters ID of individuals at the time of seeking paid membership in
AAP.
Implementing
the Constitution of AAP and setting up ward level functioning is the need of
the hour. Representatives need to be chosen from there. However I have my
sincere doubts whether the present State and District level Adhoc Committees
have this aim in focus or the desired mind-set for this. I am intrigued WHY
they are opposed to transparency? Could they be representatives of an
organisation with vested interests? It would be worthwhile to go through their
employment details with a fine tooth comb ─ both the present and
past.
I have resigned from the post of Coordinator since I cannot be a
party to the wrong doings of these Caretaker Committees.
An earlier post
Voter ID address is important to Join AAP
This is the site of AamAadmiParty and any body above 18 years of age can join AAP online through this site. At right hand side bar you will get a link Become a member. By clicking on it a blank form to fill will appear. We have to enter the particulars of the person who intends to join the party. Red star marked columns must be filled correctly. Email ID is not essential to Join AAP. However Mobile number of the applicant is a must for membership. Read More >>>>
This was few comments State Preparatory Committee.
Manoj Padmanabhan
I was advised by CS Nair Sir to get a clarification from the National Team regarding the Membership Process. Respecting his request, I sent a request mail to the National Treasurer, Shri.Krishnakant Sevada (Sanju ji). Please find below the reply from him. I hope this will put to rest all the confusions regarding the membership process. __________________________________________ Jai Hind Bhai Under the prevailing circumstances I'm bound to give you a short reply. Membership of the Party : Primary conditions- 1. One must be INDIAN CITIZEN; 2. Shall have completed 18 years of AGE; 3 Is not a member of any other POLITICAL PARTY REGISTERED with ECI; 4. Is not a member of any other organisation whose views policies or actions are in conflict with the OBJECTIVES of the PARTY; 5. SUBSCRIBES to the OBJECTIVES of the PARTY; AND 6. Has not been CONVICTED OF ANY OFFENCESINVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE. If one fulfils above mentioned conditions; fills the Membership Form of the Party and Deposit/Pay applicable Membership Fee becomes a Member of the Party. Please note - If Payment is made by CKP RatheeshREDIT/DEBIT Card then address must be matching with the CARD otherwise Payment Gateway Agency will not be able to match your card details. If someone has not yet applied/received Voter ID but is a citizen of India, he/she can become a Member of the Party if fulfils the above mentioned conditions. Regards Sanju
KP Ratheesh
Article III
Category B point no XI states that " A person can become a member of
the Party either at his/her place of permanent residence or where he/she
carries on his/her business but at one time he/she shall not be a
member at more than one place".
Here in the second screen short the address is asked against credit
/debit card address which the customer has submitted to the bank this
has no relevance with the membership.This window is available while
using online card payments ,which is statutory requirement.
We should be very careful while posting official information.
Jaihind!!!!!!!!!!!
The following was a news too.
News
Item
Kochi: Notwithstanding
the rise in its stakes after the Assembly polls in Delhi, the state unit of the
Aam Aadmi Party has sought to maintain a note of caution with regard to
drawing more members from Kerala .According to the party state committee, its immediate priority will be to set up a screening mechanism for each district to monitor the expected flow of new volunteers.
“As we follow the online-membership system, we have to make sure their credentials before accommodating them,’’ said Mr Ratheesh, spokesperson, AAP Kerala.
Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
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