The motion received unanimous support from AAP members, with 88 of the party’s 94 MLAs present during the voting. The Congress staged a walkout, while the Bharatiya Janata Party boycotted the session entirely.

AAP holds a majority in the Punjab Assembly with 94 MLAs, compared to Congress’s 16 and Shiromani Akali Dal’s 3. This strong presence underscores the party’s control despite recent defections.

Seven of AAP’s ten MPs in the Rajya Sabha split from the party and joined the BJP. This shift raised concerns about AAP’s stability and governance. However, the successful passing of this motion is seen as a critical step towards maintaining political stability in Punjab.

Key statistics:

• AAP has 94 MLAs in total.
• Congress has 16 MLAs.
• Shiromani Akali Dal has 3 MLAs.
• 88 of AAP’s MLAs were present during voting.

Bhagwant Mann expressed confidence in his party, stating, “We are united, and this motion should be passed unanimously.” This sentiment reflects AAP’s determination to solidify its governance amid challenges.

The AAP has governed Punjab since winning a decisive majority in the assembly elections. The passing of this confidence motion reinforces their position as they navigate through internal and external pressures.

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Opposition MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, supported the demand for an alcohol meter test for all legislators. The request came after Mann objected to Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira using a mobile phone during proceedings. In response to the turmoil, Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan rejected the demand for an immediate alcohol test.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government used this session to move a confidence motion, which passed unanimously despite the uproar. However, the atmosphere remained tense as the Congress staged a walkout amid the chaos. Subsequently, MLAs from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiromani Akali Dal also left the Assembly.

BJP leader Sunil Jakhar called for breath analyser tests for all legislators present. He stated, “If someone enters a temple or gurudwara under the influence of alcohol, it’s contempt and disrespect.” Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal accused Mann of appearing in the assembly ‘drunk’.

This session was convened to honor workers on Labour Day. It featured heated exchanges between AAP and Congress MLAs. Aman Arora of AAP criticized Congress remarks as baseless and detrimental to public trust in the institution.

The Speaker’s rejection of the alcohol test demand added to the controversy surrounding Mann’s leadership. The ongoing political tensions in Punjab have raised questions about public trust in elected officials.

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