Gian Singh Mann Defects: A Political Shake-Up in Punjab

Gian Singh Mann, cousin of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has joined the BJP, criticizing the AAP for corruption, drug issues, and unemployment in Punjab. Once a supporter of AAP, he now condemns the party's shift away from its founding principles, alleging mismanagement and external influence in state affairs.

In a dramatic political shift, Gian Singh Mann, cousin of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Mann openly criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged corruption and accused the party of steering away from its foundational policies.

Addressing the media, Mann denounced the AAP's handling of unemployment and the drug menace in Punjab. He also raised concerns about the influence of Delhi-based leaders in Punjab's affairs, arguing this undermines local governance.

Mann, a former AAP supporter, expressed disappointment over the party's evolution from an 'Aam Aadmi' initiative to a 'Khas Aadmi' framework, and questioned the AAP's financial transparency. The BJP welcomed Mann, highlighting leadership under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.