The confidence motion initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was unanimously passed in the Punjab assembly on Friday, with AAP MLAs present reaffirming their loyalty. This development comes after seven AAP Rajya Sabha members defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), raising concerns about the party's stability. Mann moved the motion during a special session commemorating International Labour Day, addressing rumors of instability and asserting that such speculation is intended to confuse the public. He emphasized that the AAP remains strong, with 94 MLAs in the 117-member assembly, despite the absence of opposition members during the vote. Mann criticized the opposition's lack of organizational strength and pledged to submit a copy of the confidence motion to President Droupadi Murmu, proposing amendments for stricter anti-defection laws. He expressed confidence that the AAP's grassroots efforts will lead to a larger mandate in the upcoming 2027 elections, while also voicing concerns about the current democratic environment in India.