AAP workers stage protest in Punjab against MPs who joined BJP
AAP Workers Protest, Write ‘Gaddar’ on Walls of Mp’s Residences; Burn Effigies
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 25, 2026: Strong resentment has erupted among Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and the general public against Rajya Sabha MPs Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal, and Rajinder Gupta, who have recently aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In a visible show of anger, slogans branding them as “Gaddar” were written on the walls of their residences and at Lovely Professional University (LPU). Protesters also raised slogans calling them “Punjab de Gaddar,” reflecting widespread public outrage.
People in Punjab have expressed deep disappointment over what they termed a betrayal of the state’s mandate. Many have even stated that they will refrain from enrolling their children in LPU as a mark of protest.
In Jalandhar, senior AAP leader Pawan Kumar Tinu asserted that the AAP government will return to power in Punjab in 2027, leaving the BJP with no political ground to stand on. He alleged that, out of frustration, the BJP has resorted to poaching AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs “by hook and crook.” Tinu further claimed that the Congress, BJP, and Akali Dal have formed an unholy alliance against AAP, which is why their leaders are making similar statements about AAP MLAs defecting to the BJP.
Meanwhile, AAP Punjab Youth Wing Acting President Parminder Goldy led a protest outside the residence of Rajinder Gupta, where party workers raised slogans of “Punjab de Gaddar murdabad.” Goldy stated that the people of Punjab will never forgive what he described as a betrayal of trust.
He added that the BJP is deeply unsettled by Arvind Kejriwal’s politics of development and governance, and is attempting to destabilize AAP through conspiracies. However, he asserted that these efforts will fail, as every AAP worker stands firmly with the party leadership and its vision.
AAP leaders reiterated that the party remains united and committed to serving the people of Punjab, and warned that those who betray Punjab's trust will be held accountable by the people of Punjab.