Crisis brewing in Punjab AAP, claims BJP

The BJP has intensified its attack on the AAP in Punjab with party national general secretary Tarun Chugh claiming on Monday that the countdown for Bhagwant Manns government has already startedChughs remarks came amid speculation of dissent within the AAPs Punjab unit following the partys defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls the results of which were declared on SaturdayAAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Punjab Chief Minister Mann state ministers and MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday a move that has triggered political chatterChugh claimed that the people of Punjab are disillusioned with the Aam Aadmi Party AAP governmentDelhi got rid of the AAPda disaster and now the people of Punjab also want to get rid of the AAPda The Bhagwant Mann government has failed to tackle the liquor sand and mining mafia he said adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP would act as a strong opposition in PunjabNewlyelected BJP MLA from West Delhis Rajouri Garden Manjinder Singh Sirsa echoed similar sentiments suggesting that Kejriwal might sideline MannIt is being said that Kejriwal will declare Bhagwant Mann inefficient by highlighting that he has not fulfilled promises like Rs 1000 each for women and controlling drug abuse Then he will take charge himself Sirsa claimed He also cautioned Mann saying Kejriwal is not loyal to anybody He has betrayed everyoneMeanwhile Congress leaders also weighed in on the situation with former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa claiming that AAP MLAs are in touch with other partiesSeveral of their MLAs are in contact with different parties They will fall in such a manner that many will leave Randhawa saidSenior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa went further claiming More than 30 AAP MLAs in Punjab are in touch with usHowever AAP leaders dismissed these claims Party MP Malvinder Singh Kang responded sharply to Bajwas remarks saying Bajwa sahib is dreaming impossible dreams just like Mungerilal ke sapne that will never come true Even his own brother has joined the BJPKang also downplayed the speculation on dissent within the AAP calling Kejriwals meeting with Punjab MLAs a routine strategy sessionA party is a continuous process Bhagwant Mann along with our leadership will meet our national convenor This is part of regular discussions to shape future strategies he saidThe growing political chatter has drawn comparisons with the 2022 scenario in Maharashtra where Eknath Shinde led a rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray ultimately toppling the Maha Vikas Aghadi MVA governmentDelhi Congress chief Devender Yadav hinted at a similar scenario in Punjab saying Punjab does not like interference by outsiders Surely we could see an Eknath Shinde model playing out thereThe AAP secured a landslide victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly polls winning 92 of the 117 seats However with Punjab being the only state where the party is in power following its poll defeat Delhi and a poor show in the 2024 Lok Sabha election the AAP faces increasing scrutiny over its internal cohesion and governanceThe outcome of Tuesdays meeting could be significant in determining the AAPs strategy and stability in PunjabThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever