Constitutional Crisis: Punjab CM Seeks Ouster of Rebel Rajya Sabha MPs

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, seeking the termination of six Rajya Sabha members from Punjab who defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mann argued that their acts amounted to a 'mockery' and 'murder' of the Constitution.

Initially, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a significant blow when seven of its ten Rajya Sabha members left for the BJP, alleging the party had deviated from its foundational principles. Mann submitted a memorandum, supported by signatures of MLAs, to the President, advocating a constitutional 'recall' provision for non-performing representatives.

Raghav Chadha, who also met President Murmu, accused the AAP of political vendetta. He cited examples of intimidation against former party MPs who joined BJP. Mann criticized the defectors for not resigning their seats, deeming their move as unconstitutional, and warned that Punjabis would not tolerate such actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)