The internal conflict within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) escalated into a significant constitutional confrontation on Tuesday, as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and rebel Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha approached President Droupadi Murmu with competing claims. This clash follows a recent split in the party, where seven AAP MPs defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), raising issues of legitimacy and governance. Mann accused the defectors of committing a 'murder of democracy' and proposed a constitutional amendment to enable voters to recall their elected representatives. He emphasized that the defections were unconstitutional and called for accountability. Meanwhile, Chadha and his fellow MPs sought protection from what they termed a 'vendetta' by the Punjab government, alleging that they were being targeted for their political shift. Chadha claimed the Punjab government was misusing its resources to intimidate them, while Mann countered that the defectors would not escape legal repercussions. The situation underscores the growing tensions within AAP and the broader political landscape in Punjab, as both factions vie for control and legitimacy.