Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns, AAP Faces Heightened Pressure

Former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned, a move that has intensified pressure on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The resignation comes amid growing scrutiny of the party’s leadership and its handling of recent controversies. In the wake of Pradhan’s departure, opposition parties in Punjab – including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal – have intensified their attacks on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government. They cite alleged paper‑leak cases that have surfaced in the state, framing it as a broader critique of the ruling coalition. The political fallout is expected to influence the upcoming electoral landscape, with parties positioning themselves ahead of the next general elections.