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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s cousin switches to BJP ahead of assembly polls

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s cousin switches to BJP ahead of assembly polls

Gian Singh Mann, cousin of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was welcomed by Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar, a move coming with early next year’s Punjab assembly elections in sight. Mann, from Sangrur district, is expected to strengthen the BJP’s outreach as campaigning heats up.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Punjab CM Mann Slams ED Raids on AAP Leaders, Says BJP Targets Punjab

Punjab CM Mann Slams ED Raids on AAP Leaders, Says BJP Targets Punjab

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned Enforcement Directorate raids targeting AAP leaders, including minister and MLA Sanjeev Arora. Mann alleged the BJP is misusing central agencies to go after political opponents and said the raids are repeated. He also framed the action as part of a broader effort to pressure Punjab and AAP ahead of political milestones.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026

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Tarun Chugh issues defamation notice to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over twin blast blame

Tarun Chugh issues defamation notice to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over twin blast blame

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh has served a defamation notice on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after Mann blamed the BJP for twin blasts in Jalandhar and Amritsar. Chugh says the accusations were baseless, demands Mann either provide proof or step down, and asks for withdrawal of the statements and a public apology within seven days.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026
Raghav Chadha accuses Punjab of weaponizing state against MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP

Raghav Chadha accuses Punjab of weaponizing state against MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha met President Droupadi Murmu and alleged that Punjab’s government is using the state machinery to target former AAP MPs who have moved to the BJP. Chadha claimed these actions are politically motivated and warned that such retaliation will undermine democratic processes and parliamentary independence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu May 5 over claims of vendetta against merged AAP MPs

Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu May 5 over claims of vendetta against merged AAP MPs

BJP MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5, seeking her intervention after alleging political vendetta in Punjab. Chadha claims the state government’s machinery was misused for targeted action against MPs who recently left AAP and merged with the BJP, and says he has requested the President be apprised of these allegations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
AAP moves confidence motion in Punjab after seven MPs quit Kejriwal for BJP

AAP moves confidence motion in Punjab after seven MPs quit Kejriwal for BJP

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Sukhbir Singh Badal Declares AAP Collapse After MPs Jump to BJP in Punjab

Sukhbir Singh Badal Declares AAP Collapse After MPs Jump to BJP in Punjab

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal says AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs moving to BJP is a sign of the party’s decline. He predicts Punjab’s next elections will become a direct fight between Akali Dal and Congress, arguing voters will ultimately back a regional force in 2027. Badal frames his party as the state’s rooted political option.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
AAP fires back as Sanjay Singh calls BJP rumours linking Punjab MLAs to Raghav Chadha misinformation

AAP fires back as Sanjay Singh calls BJP rumours linking Punjab MLAs to Raghav Chadha misinformation

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh dismissed reports that Punjab MLAs are in contact with Raghav Chadha, saying the narrative is misinformation spread by the BJP. As protests continue in Punjab against Chadha and other Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the party, Singh warned that those who switched sides will lose their memberships.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
AAP stages protests outside MP homes after defections to BJP in Punjab

AAP stages protests outside MP homes after defections to BJP in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party held protests outside the residences of Rajya Sabha MPs Rajinder Gupta, Harbhajan Singh and Ashok Mittal after they switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party. AAP workers in Ludhiana and Jalandhar branded the defectors as traitors, while party leaders alleged the BJP is trying to destabilise them. AAP insists it remains united to serve Punjab and says those who left will face public accountability.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
AAP in Punjab faces deeper revolt as 43 MLAs reportedly back Raghav Chadha

AAP in Punjab faces deeper revolt as 43 MLAs reportedly back Raghav Chadha

Just a day after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, reportedly moved to the BJP, fresh reports claim trouble is spreading in Punjab. Sources suggest as many as 43 Punjab MLAs are in touch with Chadha, signaling a potential internal split that could further weaken the party’s state leadership and strategy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026

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AAP MPs defect to BJP in hours leaving Rajya Sabha numbers in flux for Punjab

AAP MPs defect to BJP in hours leaving Rajya Sabha numbers in flux for Punjab

In a rapid political shake-up, multiple Aam Aadmi Party MPs resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party within hours. The move has immediately altered the Rajya Sabha number game for AAP, raising questions about how many lawmakers remain aligned with Punjab’s party leadership and what this means for its parliamentary strength.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mann calls AAP defectors traitors as Punjab CM accuses BJP of destabilizing party

Mann calls AAP defectors traitors as Punjab CM accuses BJP of destabilizing party

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann escalated the AAP-BJP fight, calling AAP Rajya Sabha members who joined the BJP “traitors.” He accused the BJP of trying to destabilize AAP while dismissing the departures as insignificant compared with public loyalty in Punjab. Mann suggested the party’s strength remains rooted in voters, not a few who left.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP Punjab accuses BJP of backstabbing through Raghav Chadha in Parliament power fight

AAP Punjab accuses BJP of backstabbing through Raghav Chadha in Parliament power fight

AAP Punjab has accused the BJP of trying to break the party, alleging the BJP is using former leader Raghav Chadha to weaken its parliamentary presence. The BJP dismissed the charge as baseless, while AAP further claimed Union Home Minister Amit Shah is pressuring MPs through Chadha. The dispute could escalate as both sides trade allegations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP alleges Operation Lotus after seven MPs quit and blamed BJP for breaking party ranks

AAP alleges Operation Lotus after seven MPs quit and blamed BJP for breaking party ranks

The AAP-BJP standoff escalated after reports that Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MPs resigned to join BJP. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the move proves “Operation Lotus,” calling the defectors “traitors.” In response, AAP accused BJP of trying to destabilize the Punjab government, turning resignations into a direct political blame game.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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