Three AAP Punjab MLAs Switch to BJP, Shaking Kejriwal's Base Ahead of 2027 Elections

Three legislators from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), according to statements from party officials. The switch comes at a time when both parties are intensifying their campaigns for the upcoming 2027 state elections. AAP, which won a majority in the 2022 Punjab assembly elections, has seen a few of its members defect, raising questions about internal cohesion. BJP, meanwhile, is hoping to broaden its base by attracting former AAP representatives and their supporters. Analysts suggest that the defections could influence voter perceptions and alter the balance of power in the Punjab assembly, especially in constituencies where the departing MLAs had strong local support.