Punjab Assembly Special Session Live Updates: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is likely to bring a confidence motion in the Vidhan Sabha following recent political developments, including the reported exit of Rajya Sabha MPs who have joined the BJP.
According to sources within the government, the move is aimed at reaffirming the support of AAP's 94 MLAs through a floor test. Punjab AAP president and Cabinet minister Aman Arora is expected to table the motion in the House.
The special session, convened on the occasion of May Day, witnessed intense exchanges between treasury and opposition benches. During the proceedings, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann raised objections over alleged mobile phone usage by Congress legislators inside the House, which sparked a verbal confrontation between members of the Indian National Congress and AAP.
The situation escalated further over a dispute involving Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira. AAP legislators objected to his seating posture, urging him to sit properly. The Chief Minister also expressed disapproval, adding to the tension inside the Assembly.
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the opposition of repeatedly attempting to disrupt House proceedings. Meanwhile, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan intervened and asked Khaira to maintain decorum.
As the argument intensified, Chief Minister Mann became visibly emotional, stressing the importance of maintaining dignity in the Assembly, particularly in areas such as the Governor's gallery where dignitaries and officials are seated. He criticised the conduct of certain members, stating that such behaviour undermines the sanctity of the House.
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