AAP MLAs Solidify Support Amid Defections in Punjab Assembly
AAP MLAs reaffirm trust in party :Opp absent, Mann tables and wins confidence motion
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators in Punjab reaffirmed their support for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a confidence motion in the Vidhan Sabha. This follows recent defections of seven AAP MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), raising concerns about the party's stability. The motion passed with 87 out of 94 AAP MLAs present.
- 01AAP MLAs reaffirmed support for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann amid recent defections.
- 02The confidence motion passed with a voice vote during a special session.
- 03Only two opposition MLAs were present, as Congress staged a walkout.
- 04Mann criticized the BJP for its tactics and emphasized AAP's strength.
- 05Punjab attracted record investments of ₹60,256 crore in 2025-26, the highest in its history.
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On Friday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators in Punjab expressed their unwavering support for Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann by passing a confidence motion in the Vidhan Sabha. This move comes in the wake of seven AAP Rajya Sabha members defecting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with six of them from Punjab. During a special one-day session, Mann introduced the motion, addressing rumors of a potential split within the party. He emphasized that AAP remains strong, with representation across various states and a successful government in Punjab. The motion was passed with 87 out of 94 AAP MLAs present, while the Congress party staged a walkout, alleging that Mann was inebriated. Mann also highlighted the party's achievements, including a significant increase in the water table and record investments of ₹60,256 crore in 2025-26. He criticized the BJP for its tactics, claiming they are insecure and resorting to poaching members from other parties. Mann plans to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to demand the recall of the defected MPs.
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The reaffirmation of support for AAP's government could stabilize the political landscape in Punjab, ensuring continuity in governance and development initiatives.
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