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AAP exodus rocks party as Swati Maliwal and Raghav Chadha clashes spark resignations

AAP exodus rocks party as Swati Maliwal and Raghav Chadha clashes spark resignations

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members have resigned, intensifying internal turmoil as Swati Maliwal alleges corruption and harassment and Raghav Chadha faces a sharp fall from favour. Ashok Mittal quit after ED raids, while Sanjay Singh blamed BJP’s “Operation Lotus.” With assembly polls looming in Punjab, Gujarat and Goa, the shake-up threatens AAP’s stability and campaign momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of undermining Punjab’s mandate after Raghav Chadha resigned from AAP and moved toward joining the BJP. Chadha alleged AAP has strayed from its founding ideals, calling it corrupt and compromised. Analysts say his departure, and possible defections of other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, could substantially weaken AAP’s Upper House influence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP After 7 AAP MPs Defect in Major Political Shock

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams BJP After 7 AAP MPs Defect in Major Political Shock

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sparked a fresh political firestorm after reports of seven AAP MPs jumping ship to the BJP. Mann accused the BJP of breaking the AAP and called the defections a betrayal of the people of the state, branding BJP leaders as “kadde, wadde and chadde” who have been expelled, divided, or left out.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Pakistan grants 2800 Sikh pilgrims visas from India for Baisakhi in Punjab

Pakistan grants 2800 Sikh pilgrims visas from India for Baisakhi in Punjab

Pakistan has issued over 2,800 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to attend Baisakhi celebrations in Punjab. The itinerary includes major gurdwaras such as Panja Sahib, Janam Asthan, Nankana Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib. Authorities have finalized security and hospitality, with pilgrims arriving April 10 and the main ceremonies set for April 14.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Bomb threat sparks high alert in Punjab and Haryana targeting key rail corridor and stations

Bomb threat sparks high alert in Punjab and Haryana targeting key rail corridor and stations

Security forces in Punjab and Haryana are on high alert after an email threat warned of multiple bomb blasts on railway tracks across both states. The message specifically cites the vital Ambala-Delhi rail corridor and names major stations in Punjab including Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda and Firozpur, prompting intensified checks and heightened vigilance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Hindustan Power wins 100 MW Punjab solar contract with 25 year deal

Hindustan Power wins 100 MW Punjab solar contract with 25 year deal

Hindustan Power has secured a 100 MW solar project from the Punjab government after a tariff-based competitive bidding process. The firm will sign a 25-year power purchase agreement with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, with commissioning targeted within 24 months. The deal underscores Punjab’s push to expand solar capacity through long-term offtake arrangements.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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