Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal party's a jolt before 2027 elections
The move follows AAP’s first candidate list, which omitted the three legislators, and BJP leaders say the defections could help the party in Punjab.
- On Monday, November 2, 2026, three Punjab Aam Aadmi Party MLAs—Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, and Chetan Singh Jauramajra—joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at its New Delhi headquarters.
- The defections followed the AAP's release of its first list of 40 candidates, which notably excluded the three legislators, prompting their switch to the BJP.
- Pathanmajra and Jauramajra resigned Sunday, citing the party's failure to fulfill 2022 promises, while Kunwar Vijay Pratap resigned Monday after raising concerns over drugs and law and order.
- Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal criticized the BJP for attempting to induct leaders facing serious allegations, while BJP leaders expect the move to strengthen their presence in the Malwa region.
- The ruling AAP secured 92 of 117 seats in the 2022 Assembly elections, but faces internal churn as it prepares for state polls due in early 2027.
29 Articles
29 Articles
Setback for AAP as 3 Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 polls
Three Aam Aadmi Party leaders from Punjab, including former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and two other legislators, joined the BJP on Monday, marking a significant setback for AAP ahead of the Punjab assembly polls. The defections follow their resignations from the AAP.
Major jolt to A Rebel leaders Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Pathanmajra, and Jouramajra join BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab polls
In a major political shake-up ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, rebel AAP leaders Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, and Chetan Singh Jouramajra joined the BJP on Monday.
The Economic Times
Times of IndiaPunjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal party's a jolt before 2027 elections
Three MLAs from the Aam Aadmi Party, including Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party recently. Their induction took place at the party's headquarters in New Delhi and was announced through a post on X. This move occurs amid rising political challenges for the ruling AAP in Punjab, particularly following their candidate announcements.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
