CM Mann Seeks President Meet, Plans Delhi Visit With MLAs

April 25, 2026

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu and is likely to visit Delhi with a group of Punjab MLAs amid the escalating political row over seven Rajya Sabha MPs joining the BJP. The move comes as the Aam Aadmi Party intensifies its response to the high-profile defections.

Punjab Government to Raise Defection Issue Before President

According to sources, CM Mann intends to formally present Punjab’s concerns before the President and seek action against the Rajya Sabha MPs who recently switched allegiance. The state government is expected to demand their recall or disqualification, arguing that the MPs were elected on the mandate of Punjab voters and with AAP’s support.

Mann Terms Defecting MPs ‘Traitors’

Bhagwant Mann has strongly criticised the defecting MPs, calling them “traitors” and accusing them of betraying the people’s trust. He alleged that the BJP is attempting to weaken democratic institutions and undermine Punjab’s mandate by engineering political defections.

Delhi Visit May Happen at Short Notice

Sources indicate that the Chief Minister may leave for Delhi at short notice once the President’s office confirms an appointment. Several Punjab MLAs are expected to accompany him during the visit, signalling that the state government wants to project a united front on the issue.

Political Tensions Rise in Punjab

The defection controversy has triggered fresh political turmoil in Punjab, with AAP leaders stepping up attacks on the BJP and framing the episode as an assault on the people’s democratic mandate. The development is expected to further intensify the political battle in the state in the coming days.