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AAP moves confidence motion in Punjab after seven MPs quit Kejriwal for BJP
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs suddenly switch sides
The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has moved a Confidence Motion in the State Assembly, following the defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann insisted the party remains strong and is steadily expanding its reach across India, even as the political shock raises questions inside the ruling ranks.
- AAP in Punjab moved a Confidence Motion in the Assembly
- Seven Rajya Sabha MPs defected from AAP to BJP
- Bhagwant Mann says AAP remains strong and growing
- The move signals a push to stabilize the government
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