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Three AAP Rebels Join BJP After Punjab Candidate List Triggers Resignations

AAP's first slate of 40 candidates for Punjab's 2027 elections has been followed by resignations and three defections to the BJP, including two leaders who quit on Sunday.

Read the full story → · Latest coverage 2 Nov 2026, 2:52 pm UTC

Chapters · 4

  1. 1AAP names 40 Punjab election candidates, Mann to contest Dhuri again
  2. 2AAP names 40 Punjab candidates as two MLAs quit party
  3. 3AAP's Punjab Candidate List Followed by MLA Exits and Membership Action
  4. 4Three AAP Rebels Join BJP After Punjab Candidate List Triggers Resignations

Key moments · 11

Mann confirms first candidate list will arrive tomorrow

Punjab Newsline ↗

Senior leaders meet in Delhi over candidate selection

NDTV Top Stories ↗

AAP releases first list of 40 Punjab candidates

Times now ↗

Mann named to contest from Dhuri once again

Times of India India ↗

Jailed MLA also receives ticket in opening list

India Today ↗

Four women MLAs renominated, seven await approval

Indian Express ↗

Jouramajra and Pathanmajra resign from AAP primary membership

Times now ↗

Jouramajra and Pathanmajra quit after first candidate list

NDTV India ↗

AAP to seek cancellation of two MLAs' membership

Times of India India ↗

Latest report puts departures at three within 48 hours

Times now ↗

Three rebel AAP leaders join BJP before Punjab polls

Times now ↗

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  1. Punjab polls: AAP announces first list of 40 candidates, Bhagwant Mann to contest from Dhuri
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    Swarajya
  3. AAP announces list of 40 candidates for Punjab polls
    The Hindu
  4. AAP announces 40 candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly polls: What about CM Bhagwant Mann's seat?
    India News
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  1. AAP’s first list of candidates for 2027 Punjab Assembly polls tomorrow
    Chandigarh | The Indian Express
  2. AAP to announce first list of Punjab Poll candidates tomorrow; CM Bhagwant Mann confirms announcement - Punjab Newsline
    Punjab Newsline