Another setback for AAP: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s cousin Gyan Singh Mann joins BJP ahead of polls

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party suffered yet another setback on Monday as its chief strategist and critic Gyan Singh Mann joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. This move is because punjab province A referendum is scheduled for later this month, and state parliamentary elections next year.Gyan, who is also the cousin of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, joined bjp Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab PPP chief Sunil Jakhar were present.Gyan is a vocal critic of the AAP government and has openly questioned many of its decisions and policies. Last year, he criticized the AAP government’s controversial Land Sharing Policy 2025.Meanwhile, the AAP is dealing with a major crisis with seven of its 10 Lok Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, deciding to merge with the BJP.The BJP has been trying to make inroads in Punjab as the state is yet to see a saffron party government. The AAP accused the party of orchestrating “Operation Lotus” as concerns remain high over the possibility of more leadership changes.