The Congress party in Punjab is navigating a complex political landscape as it seeks to prevent the collapse of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Following the exit of Raghav Chadha and six other MPs, Congress fears that a weakened AAP could lead to a resurgence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Reports suggest that approximately 50 AAP MLAs are in contact with the BJP, which could result in significant defections in the coming weeks. Such a scenario could pave the way for an Akali-BJP coalition to take power, a situation that would be detrimental to Congress. The party is also grappling with its internal strife and concerns that some of its own MLAs may be considering alignment with the BJP. The BJP, while interested in Punjab, lacks a strong Sikh leadership figure, which complicates its ambitions in the state. The Congress party's apprehensions were discussed during a recent stock-taking meeting, highlighting the precarious nature of Punjab's political dynamics.