Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sharply criticized Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP, after Chadha announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with six other MPs, effectively splitting two-thirds of Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) strength in the Upper House. Mann used a metaphor in a social media post, likening the defectors to cooking ingredients, stating that while they may enhance a dish, they cannot stand alone. This remark drew criticism from BJP leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, who argued that Mann's comments were disrespectful to farmers. Chadha, who represented Punjab in the Rajya Sabha, cited corruption within AAP as his main reason for leaving, claiming the party had strayed from honest politics. AAP leaders labeled his departure a betrayal of the electorate in Punjab. The internal tensions within AAP had been evident, leading to Chadha's removal from his deputy leader position earlier this month. His exit, along with the other MPs, marks a significant organizational setback for AAP.