********AAP Crisis: Mittal Defection Sparks LPU Protests Amid 7 MPs Switch to BJP, Harbhajan Vandalism, Security Row********
Key Questions
Who defected from AAP to BJP in this recent crisis?
Ashok Mittal has joined seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Harbhajan Singh, in defecting from AAP to BJP. This move has triggered significant internal unrest within AAP.
What vandalism incidents involving AAP activists have occurred?
AAP activists and Mayor Vineet Dhir allegedly vandalized Harbhajan Singh's home in Jalandhar and the LPU campus with slogans and graffiti between April 25-27. These actions have sparked protests and controversy.
What happened to Harbhajan Singh's security after the defection?
The Punjab government withdrew security protection for Harbhajan Singh following the defection. The Centre responded by deploying CRPF amid an intensifying security row and criticism from SAD.
How is this defection affecting AAP's base in Punjab?
The defections are eroding AAP's support in the Doaba and Jalandhar regions, especially after their recent MC win. The situation is linked to ongoing ED raids and internal party turmoil.
What other political developments are linked to this AAP crisis in Jalandhar?
AAP MLAs are scheduled to meet Sisodia in Jalandhar on April 29 amid internal issues involving Chadha. Additionally, a local holiday was declared for the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-poll on May 10.
Ashok Mittal joins 7 RS MPs including Harbhajan Singh in defecting to BJP; AAP activists/Mayor Vineet Dhir vandalize Harbhajan's Jalandhar home and now LPU campus with slogans/graffiti (Apr 25-27); security withdrawn, CRPF deployed amid SAD flak. Erodes AAP's Doaba/Jalandhar base post-MC win, ties to ED raids.