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AAP Punjab MLAs may defect to BJP

Republic sources report 17-18 AAP MLAs in Punjab are likely to defect to the BJP.

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Friday, 24 April 2026 at 13:49 UTC
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According to sources cited by Republic, 17 to 18 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab are likely to defect to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This development follows the recent defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP, signaling a potential major erosion of the AAP's political base. The BJP has been accused by AAP leaders of orchestrating a campaign to destabilize the party's government in Punjab. If the defections occur, they could significantly weaken the AAP's control over the state legislature.
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