In response to the defection of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tabled a confidence motion during a special session of the Vidhan Sabha. Mann addressed the assembly, stating that rumors about AAP's potential breakup are unfounded and that the party is experiencing growth at the national level. He highlighted AAP's presence in Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Goa, asserting that the party remains strong despite the recent defections. Mann accused the Congress party of spreading misinformation and criticized their inability to counter the BJP effectively. He also faced allegations from the Congress regarding his sobriety during the session, which led to a walkout by Congress members. Mann defended AAP's governance achievements, including improvements in water management, and called for the motion to be passed unanimously to ensure stability in the assembly. The confidence motion is strategically important for AAP as it aims to prevent further political instability in the wake of recent defections.