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Politics
Three AAP Punjab MLAs Switch Allegiance to BJP in New Delhi
✍️ News On AIR
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:16 PM
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Three sitting AAP legislators from Punjab joined the Bharatiya Janata Party during a ceremony in New Delhi, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape.
Three members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who serve in the Punjab Legislative Assembly defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a press event held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The move was announced by the BJP leadership, which welcomed the newcomers as a boost to its presence in Punjab.
The defectors had been part of AAP’s growing cadre in the state, but reportedly faced internal disagreements that prompted the switch. Their departure comes at a time when AAP is consolidating its position after its historic 2022 victory in Punjab.
BJP officials said the new members would help strengthen the party’s outreach in the state, especially ahead of the next assembly elections. Analysts note that the shift could alter the balance of power in Punjab’s political arena.
The incident was covered by News On AIR, which highlighted the significance of the defections for both parties. No immediate statements were released by the AAP leadership regarding the departures.
The defectors had been part of AAP’s growing cadre in the state, but reportedly faced internal disagreements that prompted the switch. Their departure comes at a time when AAP is consolidating its position after its historic 2022 victory in Punjab.
BJP officials said the new members would help strengthen the party’s outreach in the state, especially ahead of the next assembly elections. Analysts note that the shift could alter the balance of power in Punjab’s political arena.
The incident was covered by News On AIR, which highlighted the significance of the defections for both parties. No immediate statements were released by the AAP leadership regarding the departures.