Today, Sunday, April 26, 2026, the political landscape in Punjab is dominated by the fallout of a massive shift in the Rajya Sabha, with the BJP gaining significant ground at the expense of the ruling AAP.
Here are the top 10 BJP Punjab news headlines:
Top 10 BJP Punjab Headlines
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Massive AAP Exodus to BJP: Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, and Swati Maliwal, have officially joined the BJP, creating a major political shift in the state.
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Security Cover Withdrawn for Defectors: The Punjab Police has reportedly withdrawn the security detail of Harbhajan Singh and other MPs following their switch to the BJP.
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CRPF Takes Over MP Security: In response to the state’s withdrawal, CRPF personnel have been deployed at the residences of the newly joined BJP leaders, including Harbhajan Singh’s home in Jalandhar.
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“Gaddar” Vandalism at BJP Residences: Protesting AAP workers allegedly spray-painted the word “Gaddar” (traitor) on the walls of houses belonging to Ashok Mittal and Rajinder Gupta.
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BJP to Fight 2027 Polls Solo: State working president Ashwani Sharma announced at a Zirakpur event that the BJP will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections on its own strength.
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Tarun Chugh Calls for Central Intervention: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh slammed the Punjab government for failing to protect constitutional functionaries and demanded central forces’ oversight.
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AAP Moves to Disqualify MPs: The Aam Aadmi Party has submitted a formal petition to the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking the termination of the seven MPs who defected to the BJP.
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Raghav Chadha Cites “Loss of Principles”: Speaking on his switch, Raghav Chadha alleged that the AAP had strayed from its core values, leading the group of seven to merge with the BJP as a faction.
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Social Media Backlash: Data shows Raghav Chadha has lost over 1 million followers on Instagram within 48 hours of his move to the BJP, reflecting a sharp divide in public sentiment.
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Akshay Sharma Welcomes New Leaders: Local BJP leader Akshay Sharma stated that the entry of these seven MPs signals a “new direction” for Punjab’s progress and strengthens the party’s development-driven agenda.
