Punjab AAP Claims Bajwa's Own Party MLAs Are Disconnected
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Synopsis
On February 10, the Aam Aadmi Party refuted Pratap Singh Bajwa's claims about AAP MLAs, asserting that even his own party members are not in contact with him. AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang challenged Bajwa on the state of Congress, emphasizing ongoing defections.
Key Takeaways
- Chandigarh is witnessing political turbulence.
- Bajwa's claims about AAP MLAs were challenged.
- The AAP highlights internal issues within Congress.
- Political analysts predict significant shifts in Punjab's political landscape.
- Future elections could see either Congress or a breakaway AAP faction gaining power.
Chandigarh, Feb 10 (NationPress) Following Punjab's Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa's assertion that 30 AAP MLAs are in contact with him, the Aam Aadmi Party responded on Monday by stating that even Bajwa's own party MLAs "are not in touch with him".
AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang challenged Bajwa, asking, "Are all Congress MLAs in touch with you? If they are, where is Sandeep Jakhar? Why did Raj Kumar Chabbewal leave the party?"
Kang pointed out that Pratap Bajwa's own brother, Fatehjang Bajwa, departed from him to join the BJP, which he could not prevent.
He mentioned that Congress leaders, MLAs, and former MLAs are continually exiting the party, yet Bajwa appears to be preoccupied with AAP MLAs.
Kang stated that Pratap Bajwa is indulging in fantasies.
"Bajwa is infamous for making unfounded statements, and his claims rarely hold any truth," he asserted.
Kang further noted that the current state of Congress is such that, despite having no seats in Delhi, their leaders were celebrating in their office, dancing, and distributing sweets in honor of the BJP's victory.
Regarding the meeting of Punjab MLAs and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann with Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi, Kang clarified that it was a standard organizational meeting.
"Kejriwal serves as the national convenor of the party. Meetings like these are a usual part of any party's internal processes," he added.
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) concluded the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) 12-year governance in Delhi on February 8, opposition parties have ramped up efforts to dismantle its last "stronghold" in Punjab, which is slated for elections in 2027.
In response to AAP’s defeat in Delhi, BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu mocked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating, "It’s his turn to pack his bags".
"Today, the entire nation is rejoicing in the victory of Delhi’s BJP workers... When the BJP assumes control in Punjab, no one will need to sell their house, property, or land to go abroad. Everyone will find work here. This is PM Modi's vision," he remarked.
Bittu, a Congress defector from Punjab, suggested that state party chief Aman Arora might replace Bhagwant Mann as Chief Minister.
"Aman Arora has suggested that if Manmohan Singh, who belonged to the Sikh community, can become PM, he too can aspire to be Chief Minister. If he has made this statement, he is laying the groundwork. Bhagwant Mann never ventured beyond his limits," the Union minister commented.
Seizing every opportunity to counter AAP due to its impact on Congress's political dynamics in Haryana’s Assembly elections last October, Bajwa claimed during an interview that more than 30 AAP MLAs in Punjab are in contact with him following AAP’s defeat in the national capital.
Political analysts opine that in the current political climate, either the main opposition Congress will secure the next government in Punjab during the upcoming Assembly elections if it can manage internal strife, or the splinter faction of AAP led by Bhagwant Mann will ascend to power by aligning with the BJP before the elections.
