AAP Protests Erupt Across Punjab Against Defecting MPs
AAP protests across Punjab against defectors
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized widespread protests across Punjab on Sunday against seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Demonstrators condemned the MPs' actions as a betrayal of Punjab's mandate, with protests occurring in multiple districts including Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Bathinda.
- 01AAP protests were held in multiple districts of Punjab against seven defecting MPs.
- 02Protesters labeled the MPs' actions as a betrayal of Punjab's mandate.
- 03The defectors include prominent figures like Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal.
- 04Protests featured effigy burnings and strong slogans against the MPs.
- 05AAP leaders emphasized that such defections will not diminish the party's stature in Punjab.
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On Sunday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organized protests across various districts in Punjab, including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Bathinda, in response to seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Protesters condemned the MPs for betraying Punjab's mandate, asserting that their actions were driven by pressure and opportunism. Demonstrations featured effigy burnings and slogans denouncing the defectors, who include notable figures such as Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, and Swati Maliwal. AAP leaders, including Cabinet minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, stated that such defections would not impact the party's standing in Punjab. Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk criticized the MPs for abandoning their duty to represent Punjab's interests, while protests in Bathinda showcased the anger of local MLAs and party leaders against the defectors.
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The protests reflect significant public discontent with political defections, potentially influencing voter sentiment in upcoming elections.
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