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Two Former AAP MLAs to Join BJP Ahead of Punjab Election
✍️ News18
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:32 AM
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Two AAP legislators who quit the party after the release of its first candidate list are scheduled to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party today, ahead of the upcoming Punjab assembly polls.
Two legislators from the Aam Aadmi Party resigned shortly after the party announced its first list of candidates for the Punjab assembly election. Their departures were reported in the days following the list's release, prompting speculation about their next political move.
Sources indicate that both former MLAs will attend a public ceremony today to officially become members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Party officials are expected to welcome them and highlight the shift as a boost to the BJP's campaign in the state.
Analysts note that the defections could alter the dynamics of the Punjab contest, where the BJP is seeking to expand its foothold. The timing, just weeks before voting, may influence voter perceptions of party cohesion and the appeal of the BJP's state-level strategy.
Sources indicate that both former MLAs will attend a public ceremony today to officially become members of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Party officials are expected to welcome them and highlight the shift as a boost to the BJP's campaign in the state.
Analysts note that the defections could alter the dynamics of the Punjab contest, where the BJP is seeking to expand its foothold. The timing, just weeks before voting, may influence voter perceptions of party cohesion and the appeal of the BJP's state-level strategy.