Punjab Politics Quake: AAP MLA's Membership Hangs in Balance - Punjabi News

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Punjab Politics Quake: AAP MLA’s Membership Hangs in Balance

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Punjab Politics Quake: AAP MLA’s Membership Hangs in Balance

Chandigarh, February 24, 2026
A political storm engulfs Punjab as Khadoor Sahib AAP MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura faces imminent disqualification after a Tarn Taran court sentenced him to 4 years for assault and molestation charges.

Court Verdict & Legal Crisis

Tarn Taran Addl Sessions Court convicted Lalpura last year; >2-year sentence mandates automatic MLA disqualification per law. Despite 5 months passed, no official action taken, prompting PIL by Jaswant Singh in Punjab & Haryana HC.

High Court Action

HC issued notices to Lalpura and Punjab govt, seeking responses. Next hearing March 30—could seal his political fate amid AAP’s efforts to shield him.

Political Fallout

Opposition accuses Bhagwant Mann govt of protecting tainted legislator, fueling bypoll speculation in Khadoor Sahib. AAP faces credibility hit as controversy escalates.