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Kunwar Vijay Pratap says AAP's Punjab setback caused by Kejriwal, Mann
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:46 AM
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Senior AAP leader Kunwar Vijay Pratap claimed the party’s defeat in Punjab resulted from actions of Delhi chief Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief Bhagwant Mann.
Kunwar Vijay Pratap, a senior figure in the Aam Aadmi Party, asserted that the party’s recent decline in Punjab was directly linked to the decisions taken by Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann. He made the comments in a statement released shortly after rejoining the party’s state leadership circle.
The remarks come amid growing criticism of AAP’s performance in Punjab, where the party has struggled to maintain its earlier momentum after the 2022 electoral victory. Analysts note that internal disagreements and strategic missteps have eroded the party’s base in the state.
Pratap’s accusation places responsibility on Kejriwal, who heads the party at the national level, and Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, suggesting that their policies or political maneuvers have alienated local supporters. The statement has sparked debate within party ranks about the need for a revised strategy ahead of upcoming local elections.
No official response from Kejriwal or Mann was recorded at the time of reporting, and party spokespersons declined to comment further on the internal critique.
The remarks come amid growing criticism of AAP’s performance in Punjab, where the party has struggled to maintain its earlier momentum after the 2022 electoral victory. Analysts note that internal disagreements and strategic missteps have eroded the party’s base in the state.
Pratap’s accusation places responsibility on Kejriwal, who heads the party at the national level, and Mann, the chief minister of Punjab, suggesting that their policies or political maneuvers have alienated local supporters. The statement has sparked debate within party ranks about the need for a revised strategy ahead of upcoming local elections.
No official response from Kejriwal or Mann was recorded at the time of reporting, and party spokespersons declined to comment further on the internal critique.