The political landscape in Punjab, India, has been shaken by the defection of Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move has drawn sharp criticism from AAP leaders, who accuse the BJP of betraying the electorate. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has requested an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu to discuss the potential disqualification of the rebel MPs, emphasizing the need for accountability. Protests have erupted outside the residences of the defectors, with demonstrators labeling them as 'traitors.' Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema condemned the MPs for succumbing to pressure from central agencies and claimed that the defections would not affect AAP's unity, asserting that all 95 MLAs remain committed to the party. Meanwhile, BJP leaders argue that the defections highlight AAP's internal discord and predict that the political upheaval will have lasting repercussions in Punjab. The BJP's narrative suggests that AAP's promises to the people have not materialized, particularly regarding issues like drug addiction and employment opportunities.