Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has called Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, ministers, and MLAs to Delhi on Tuesday, fueling speculation about internal tensions within the party. While AAP maintains that the meeting is an “organisational session” to discuss Punjab’s role in the Delhi elections, opposition parties claim it signals preparations for Mann’s removal.
Opposition’s Take: Mid-Term Polls & MLAs Switching Sides?
🔥 BJP’s Tarun Chugh: “Countdown for Mann’s government has started.”
🔥 Congress Leader Partap Bajwa: “More than 30 AAP MLAs are in touch with us.”
🔥 Congress MP Sukhjinder Randhawa: Predicts mid-term elections in Punjab.
AAP’s Defense: Routine Meeting, No Rift
- AAP Spokesperson Neel Garg dismissed rumors, stating Mann leads a stable government, and BJP’s Majinder Sirsa is “spreading lies” to boost his Delhi CM ambitions.
- AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang ridiculed Bajwa, calling his claims “Mungerilal ke haseen sapne” (impossible dreams).
- AAP insists this is a routine strategy session to acknowledge Punjab MLAs’ efforts in Delhi.
Growing Tensions Over Centralized Control?
Political observers note that summoning Punjab’s leadership to Delhi revives memories of high-command politics, raising concerns about Punjab MLAs feeling controlled from Delhi. Some suggest this discontent could trigger a split within AAP.
With the Punjab cabinet meeting postponed and growing opposition attacks over unfulfilled promises, AAP’s internal challenges seem to be intensifying. Will Mann hold his ground, or is AAP heading for a Punjab shake-up?
