In response to the resignation of seven Rajya Sabha members, six from Punjab, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized a show of strength on Wednesday at Shahpur in Jalandhar district, Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that he would meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to seek the recall of the MPs, emphasizing their election by AAP MLAs, who were in turn elected by the people of Punjab. The seven MPs who left included notable members such as Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, forming a two-thirds majority of AAP's representation in the Rajya Sabha. The gathering in Shahpur attracted nearly 1,000 party members, where activities focused on team-building rather than discussing the recent defections. Observers presented reports on local government schemes and were tasked with forming new committees to enhance grassroots engagement. The event concluded with interactive games to foster unity among members, signaling the party's intent to maintain morale despite recent challenges.