Political Turmoil for AAP Ahead of Punjab Elections as Three Legislators Resign

Political Shake-Up in Punjab

Punjab is witnessing significant political upheaval as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a major setback ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. Recent developments involving three of its legislators have stirred the political landscape in the state. Two MLAs from Patiala district, Chetan Singh Jodhamajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, have resigned from the primary membership of AAP. Additionally, Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, the MLA from Amritsar North, has decided to vacate his assembly seat.

Discontent Following Candidate List Release

The AAP had recently announced its first list of 40 candidates for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Just a day later, the resignations of the two MLAs came to light. Chetan Singh Jodhamajra represents the Samana assembly constituency, while Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra is the MLA for the Sunam seat. The party has yet to declare candidates for these constituencies.

The resignations are believed to stem from dissatisfaction regarding ticket allocations and internal disagreements within the party. Recently, new local in-charges were appointed for the Samana and Sunam assembly areas, which has led to speculation about the potential cutting of tickets for the current legislators.

Speculations of BJP Involvement

Following their departure from AAP, rumors have intensified regarding Chetan Singh Jodhamajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). On November 2, both leaders were spotted outside the BJP headquarters in Delhi, where they chanted slogans in support of the party. Reports suggest that they may be formally inducted into the BJP soon.

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh Resigns from Assembly

The third individual in this political saga is Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, who has also resigned from his position as an AAP MLA representing Amritsar North. A former IPS officer, he submitted his resignation to the Punjab Assembly Speaker after being suspended by the party for alleged anti-party activities.

AAP Criticizes BJP Amidst Resignations

In the wake of these resignations, Aman Arora, the Punjab AAP president, has targeted the BJP, accusing it of luring leaders expelled from other parties. Meanwhile, the resigning MLAs have expressed their discontent with both the Punjab government and the party leadership.

Overall, AAP is now confronted with internal dissent and the resignations of key leaders as it prepares for the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab. The political community is keenly observing the next steps these leaders will take amidst speculation of their potential shift to the BJP and how this will impact the party's election strategies.