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Punjab Speaker Accepts Jouramajra's Resignation, AAP Tally Falls to 91
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What Happened?
Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has accepted the resignation of rebel AAP MLA Chetan Singh Jouramajra, reducing the party's strength to 91 in the Assembly.
Key points
- Chetan Singh Jouramajra resigned from AAP and joined BJP.
- His resignation was accepted by Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan.
- The AAP's strength in the Punjab Assembly decreased from 94 to 91.
- The resignations of Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra were accepted earlier.
- The Congress has 16 MLAs, Shiromani Akali Dal has 3, BJP has 2, and Bahujan Samaj Party has 1 in the Assembly.
- Talbir Singh Gill criticized Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh for joining BJP.
Key insights
- The AAP's reduced strength may weaken its legislative power.
- The shift of MLAs to BJP indicates potential political realignments in Punjab.
- Criticism from AAP members highlights internal party tensions.
Why it matters
The resignations could impact AAP's influence in Punjab politics.
Entities
Chetan Singh Jouramajra· PersonKultar Singh Sandhwan· PersonAam Aadmi Party· OrganizationBharatiya Janata Party· OrganizationPunjab Assembly· Event
Source
India Today
