Three Former AAP Legislators Join BJP Ahead of Punjab Election

Three Former AAP Legislators Join BJP Ahead of Punjab Election

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Three suspended Aam Aadmi Party legislators in Punjab resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, NDTV reported. The move intensifies political calculations ahead of the 2027 state assembly election. Earlier this week the AAP released its first slate of 40 candidates for the Punjab assembly, emphasizing the Malwa region and re-nominating most incumbents, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Indian Express said.

After the list was announced, two AAP MLAs submitted their resignations from the assembly, NDTV reported, and the New Indian Express noted that they were expected to join the BJP. The two lawmakers also publicly criticised the party leadership and the government's failure to fulfil key promises, NDTV added.

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal Bhagwant Mann Pankaj Kumar Gupta Sanjeev Arora

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Delhi, India Punjab, India Dhuri, Punjab, India Ludhiana West, Punjab, India Malwa region, Punjab, India Majha region, Punjab, India Doaba region, Punjab, India

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November 02, 2026
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Three Former AAP MLAs Switch to BJP Ahead of Punjab Elections
Three Former AAP MLAs Switch to BJP Ahead of Punjab Elections

NDTV • 02 Nov 06:11

Three suspended Aam Aadmi Party legislators in Punjab resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, raising concerns for the ruling party as the 2027 state assembly election approaches.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
November 01, 2026
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AAP MLAs Resign, Criticize Party Leadership and Government Performance
AAP MLAs Resign, Criticize Party Leadership and Government Performance

NDTV • 01 Nov 15:41

The resignations of two Aam Aadmi Party MLAs have sparked political unrest in Punjab, as they publicly criticized the party's leadership and the government's failure to fulfill key promises.

Credibility 77% Manip. 12% Center
Two AAP MLAs Resign, Expected to Join BJP Amid Party Dissent
Two AAP MLAs Resign, Expected to Join BJP Amid Party Dissent

The New Indian Express • 01 Nov 09:12

Two sitting Aam Aadmi Party MLAs from Punjab have resigned from the party, signaling internal dissent following the announcement of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
Two AAP MLAs Resign in Punjab After Ticket List Announcement
Two AAP MLAs Resign in Punjab After Ticket List Announcement

India Today • 01 Nov 09:05

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra have resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party following the release of the first candidate list for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, highlighting internal tensions within the party.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
Two AAP MLAs Resign Following Candidate List Announcement in Punjab
Two AAP MLAs Resign Following Candidate List Announcement in Punjab

NDTV • 01 Nov 08:34

Two MLAs from the Aam Aadmi Party have resigned from the Punjab assembly, raising concerns about internal discontent after the party announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming elections.

Credibility 78% Manip. 10% Center
October 31, 2026
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AAP Announces First Punjab Candidate List, Emphasizing Malwa Region and Incumbents
AAP Announces First Punjab Candidate List, Emphasizing Malwa Region and Incumbents

The Indian Express • 31 Oct 07:52

The Aam Aadmi Party released its initial slate of 40 candidates for the Punjab assembly election, focusing on the Malwa region and re-nominating most sitting MLAs, including Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

Credibility 72% Manip. 10% Center
AAP Announces First List of 40 Sitting MLAs for 2027 Punjab Assembly Election
AAP Announces First List of 40 Sitting MLAs for 2027 Punjab Assembly Election

Hindustan Times • 31 Oct 06:52

The Aam Aadmi Party released its initial slate of 40 candidates, all incumbent legislators, for the upcoming 2027 Punjab Assembly polls, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann contesting again from Dhuri.

Credibility 72% Manip. 9% Center

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