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Politics
Three AAP MLAs in Punjab defect to BJP ahead of 2027 elections
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 02:32 PM
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Three legislators from the Aam Aadmi Party have switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab, a move that could reshape the state's political calculations before the 2027 assembly polls.
Three sitting members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, previously elected on an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ticket, have formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Their resignation from AAP and immediate induction into BJP were announced through party statements and confirmed by the legislators themselves.
The defections come at a time when political parties are intensifying their outreach ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Analysts note that the addition of three experienced legislators could bolster BJP's organisational strength in a state where it has traditionally lagged behind regional contenders.
While AAP has not released a detailed response, the shift is likely to prompt a re‑assessment of campaign strategies by all major parties. The move also underscores the fluid nature of Punjab's political alignments as the next electoral cycle approaches.
The defections come at a time when political parties are intensifying their outreach ahead of the 2027 Punjab assembly elections. Analysts note that the addition of three experienced legislators could bolster BJP's organisational strength in a state where it has traditionally lagged behind regional contenders.
While AAP has not released a detailed response, the shift is likely to prompt a re‑assessment of campaign strategies by all major parties. The move also underscores the fluid nature of Punjab's political alignments as the next electoral cycle approaches.