Punjab Chief Minister Seeks Recall of AAP Defectors Amid Allegations of Vendetta Politics
President meets: Mann seeks AAP defectors’ recall, Chadha alleges vendetta politics
Hindustan Times
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Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab, met President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi to seek the recall of seven Rajya Sabha members who defected from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This meeting follows allegations of vendetta politics from the defectors, who claim they are being targeted by the AAP government for their exit.
- 01Bhagwant Mann seeks the recall of seven Rajya Sabha members who defected to the BJP.
- 02Defectors, including Raghav Chadha, allege vendetta politics by the AAP government.
- 03Mann claims the defectors' actions violate constitutional norms regarding party splits.
- 04The AAP maintains strong unity among its remaining MLAs amidst the defections.
- 05Chadha warns of potential targeting by the Punjab government following their departure from AAP.
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On Tuesday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of Punjab met President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi to request the recall of seven Rajya Sabha members who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mann, accompanied by AAP MLAs, submitted a representation highlighting that these members, who constitute two-thirds of AAP's total strength in the Upper House, violated constitutional provisions by defecting. The defectors, including prominent figures like Raghav Chadha, accused the AAP government of vendetta politics, claiming they were being targeted for their decision to leave the party. Chadha emphasized that the AAP is misusing state machinery to harass them, while Mann defended the government's actions, asserting that joining the BJP would not shield the defectors from legal accountability. The AAP's response involved a show of solidarity among its remaining MLAs, who traveled to Delhi to express their discontent with the defectors. Mann's appeal for the recall of the MPs has been interpreted as a demonstration of the party's strength amid concerns about its stability following the defections. Both sides continue to exchange allegations, with Chadha warning of further targeting by the Punjab government.
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The political turmoil could affect governance in Punjab, influencing policy decisions and the stability of the AAP-led government.
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