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Politics
Several families quit BJP, join AAP in Ajnala, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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In Ajnala, Punjab, a number of families have left the Bharatiya Janata Party and formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party.
Ajnala, a town in Punjab's Amritsar district, witnessed a notable political shift as several families announced their departure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and declared allegiance to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The move was reported by local media and reflects a grassroots realignment ahead of upcoming electoral contests.
The families, whose identities were not disclosed, reportedly submitted formal applications to AAP's local office, signalling a desire for change in representation at the constituency level. Party officials welcomed the new members, emphasizing AAP's focus on governance reforms and local development.
While the exact number of families and their motivations remain unquantified, political analysts suggest that such defections could influence voter sentiment in the region, especially as both parties vie for support in Punjab's evolving political landscape.
The families, whose identities were not disclosed, reportedly submitted formal applications to AAP's local office, signalling a desire for change in representation at the constituency level. Party officials welcomed the new members, emphasizing AAP's focus on governance reforms and local development.
While the exact number of families and their motivations remain unquantified, political analysts suggest that such defections could influence voter sentiment in the region, especially as both parties vie for support in Punjab's evolving political landscape.