The Aam Aadmi Party passed a confidence motion in the Punjab Assembly on May 1, 2026. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann moved the motion to counter rumors of instability within the party. The motion received unanimous support from AAP members.
Key statistics:
- AAP holds a majority with 94 MLAs in the Assembly.
- 88 of AAP’s 94 MLAs were present during the voting.
- The Congress has 16 MLAs and the Shiromani Akali Dal has 3 MLAs.
The Congress staged a walkout while the BJP boycotted the session. This successful passing comes amid significant defections, including seven of AAP’s ten MPs in the Rajya Sabha joining the BJP. The event reinforces AAP governance and aims to maintain political stability in Punjab.
Bhagwant Mann stated, “We are united, and this motion should be passed unanimously.” The confidence motion reflects legislators’ faith in the government’s capabilities.
