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Bhagwant Mann Brother Gyan Singh Quits AAP Joins BJP in Punjab Shakeup
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Published on 11 May 2026
AAP’s internal splits deepen after Mann’s own brother switches sides
Gyan Singh, brother of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, following the exits of Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MLAs. The move was attended by Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, signaling fresh turbulence for the ruling AAP as more lawmakers move toward BJP.
- Gyan Singh, Mann’s brother, leaves AAP for BJP
- He joins after Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MLAs exited
- Punjab BJP leadership attended the induction
- The switch adds pressure amid growing AAP infighting
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