AAP Secures Confidence Motion in Punjab Assembly Amidst Political Challenges
AAP Wins Confidence Motion In Punjab Assembly With Clear Majority
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) successfully passed a confidence motion in the Punjab Assembly, maintaining a strong majority with 94 out of 117 seats. This comes after a recent political setback, with several AAP members resigning to join the BJP. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also announced a 15% increase in minimum daily wages for workers.
- 01AAP holds a majority with 94 MLAs in the Punjab Assembly.
- 02The confidence motion was passed amidst recent political challenges for AAP.
- 03Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a 15% wage increase for workers.
- 04This wage hike is the first since 2013 and aims to support families amid inflation.
- 05Mann dismissed rumors of defections from AAP, reinforcing party unity.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won the confidence motion in the 117-member Punjab Assembly on Friday, solidifying its majority with 94 MLAs. This victory comes after a political setback on April 24, when seven of AAP's ten Rajya Sabha members resigned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed concerns about potential defections, stating that rumors of AAP MLAs leaving were unfounded. In a move to support workers, Mann also announced a 15% increase in minimum daily wages for both government and non-government sectors, marking the first wage hike since 2013. He emphasized that this decision aims to provide financial aid to many families during inflationary times.
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The wage increase will directly benefit workers and their families, providing much-needed financial support amid rising living costs.
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