The Indian government has deployed Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to secure former cricketer Harbhajan Singh's residence in Jalandhar, Punjab, following protests by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers. The protests erupted after Singh, along with several other AAP MPs, switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), prompting AAP members to express their anger by defacing his home with the word 'Gaddar' (traitor). This incident highlights a growing political crisis in Punjab, as AAP leaders, including Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, announced the merger of a significant number of AAP MPs with the BJP. Chadha stated that nearly two-thirds of AAP's Upper House members would join the BJP, utilizing a constitutional provision that allows them to retain their seats. The political shift has drawn sharp reactions from AAP supporters and leaders, marking a significant setback for the party led by Arvind Kejriwal.