--- title: "Punjab — News & Analysis | Model Diplomat" description: "Browse 19 stories and expert analysis tagged Punjab on Model Diplomat — diplomacy, politics, and global-affairs coverage for Model UN." url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/tag/punjab" --- > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://modeldiplomat.com/llms.txt). Skip to main content ## 19 Stories [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-mann-launches-punjab-campaign-summit) ### [Bhagwant Mann Launches Punjab Campaign Summit](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-mann-launches-punjab-campaign-summit) [Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launches a campaign summit to frame the AAP government's governance record ahead of the high-stakes 2027 state elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-mann-launches-punjab-campaign-summit) [2026-05-25](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-mann-launches-punjab-campaign-summit) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/akal-takht-challenges-punjabs-new-anti-sacrilege-law) ### [Akal Takht Challenges Punjab Anti-Sacrilege](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/akal-takht-challenges-punjabs-new-anti-sacrilege-law) [The Akal Takht challenges Punjab's new anti-sacrilege law, demanding amendments and asserting Sikh religious authority against the AAP government's measure.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/akal-takht-challenges-punjabs-new-anti-sacrilege-law) [2026-05-09](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/akal-takht-challenges-punjabs-new-anti-sacrilege-law) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-defectors-challenge-aap-in-constitutional-showdown) ### [Punjab Defectors vs AAP: Constitutional Clash](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-defectors-challenge-aap-in-constitutional-showdown) [Seven AAP MPs defect to BJP using a merger loophole, prompting a constitutional clash over India's anti-defection law.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-defectors-challenge-aap-in-constitutional-showdown) [2026-05-05](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-defectors-challenge-aap-in-constitutional-showdown) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-manns-recall-efforts-confront-constitutional-limits) ### [Bhagwant Mann's Recall Efforts Hit Limits](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-manns-recall-efforts-confront-constitutional-limits) [Bhagwant Mann's recall push hits constitutional limits, narrowing the AAP leader's options as Punjab's standoff with the BJP exposes deep legal hurdles ahead.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-manns-recall-efforts-confront-constitutional-limits) [2026-04-30](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bhagwant-manns-recall-efforts-confront-constitutional-limits) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-rajya-sabha-gains-in-punjab-assembly-challenges-ahead) ### [BJP's Rajya Sabha Gains in Punjab](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-rajya-sabha-gains-in-punjab-assembly-challenges-ahead) [AAP defections hand the BJP fresh Rajya Sabha seats in Punjab, yet the gains mask deeper assembly-level challenges the party faces before the 2027 state polls.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-rajya-sabha-gains-in-punjab-assembly-challenges-ahead) [2026-04-27](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-rajya-sabha-gains-in-punjab-assembly-challenges-ahead) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-punjab-rajya-sabha-gains-highlight-electoral-challenges) ### [BJP's Punjab Gains vs. Electoral Reality](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-punjab-rajya-sabha-gains-highlight-electoral-challenges) [The BJP's Rajya Sabha gains in Punjab mask a deeper disconnect with ground-level support, underscoring the party's lingering electoral challenges against AAP.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-punjab-rajya-sabha-gains-highlight-electoral-challenges) [2026-04-27](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-punjab-rajya-sabha-gains-highlight-electoral-challenges) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-rajya-sabha-mps-join-bjp-punjabs-2027-election-battle) ### [Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-rajya-sabha-mps-join-bjp-punjabs-2027-election-battle) [Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defecting to the BJP reshape Punjab's political landscape, redrawing alliances and battle lines ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-rajya-sabha-mps-join-bjp-punjabs-2027-election-battle) [2026-04-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-rajya-sabha-mps-join-bjp-punjabs-2027-election-battle) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategy-in-punjab-aaps-defections-ahead-of-2027) ### [BJP's Strategy in Punjab](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategy-in-punjab-aaps-defections-ahead-of-2027) [The defection of AAP MPs to the BJP signals a major shift in Punjab politics, reshaping the state's balance of power ahead of the crucial 2027 state elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategy-in-punjab-aaps-defections-ahead-of-2027) [2026-04-26](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategy-in-punjab-aaps-defections-ahead-of-2027) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategic-pressure-on-aap-impact-on-punjab-and-gujarat) ### [BJP's Strategic Pressure on AAP](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategic-pressure-on-aap-impact-on-punjab-and-gujarat) [The BJP's two-front strategy against AAP in Punjab and Gujarat could redefine opposition dynamics in India, squeezing the party as key state elections near.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategic-pressure-on-aap-impact-on-punjab-and-gujarat) [2026-04-25](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjps-strategic-pressure-on-aap-impact-on-punjab-and-gujarat) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjp-gains-ground-as-seven-aap-mps-defect-ahead-of-elections) ### [BJP Gains Seven AAP MPs Before Elections](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjp-gains-ground-as-seven-aap-mps-defect-ahead-of-elections) [The BJP's defection of seven AAP MPs signals a strategic play for Punjab and Gujarat, strengthening its hand as crucial state elections approach in India.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjp-gains-ground-as-seven-aap-mps-defect-ahead-of-elections) [2026-04-25](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/bjp-gains-ground-as-seven-aap-mps-defect-ahead-of-elections) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-downfall-the-collapse-of-indias-reform-party) ### [AAP's Downfall](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-downfall-the-collapse-of-indias-reform-party) [The Aam Aadmi Party confronts existential threats as legal troubles and internal strife converge, marking a stunning collapse of India's onetime reform party.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-downfall-the-collapse-of-indias-reform-party) [2026-04-25](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-downfall-the-collapse-of-indias-reform-party) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-weakening-punjabs-ruling-party) ### [Seven AAP MPs Defect to BJP, Impact on Punjab](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-weakening-punjabs-ruling-party) [AAP loses Rajya Sabha strength as seven MPs defect to the BJP, weakening Punjab's ruling party and signaling deeper trouble ahead for the state's government.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-weakening-punjabs-ruling-party) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/seven-aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-weakening-punjabs-ruling-party) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-seven-mps-join-bjp-shaking-politics) ### [AAP's Rajya Sabha Defection](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-seven-mps-join-bjp-shaking-politics) [Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs have defected to the BJP, sharply weakening Arvind Kejriwal's influence and shaking the balance of power in Punjab politics.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-seven-mps-join-bjp-shaking-politics) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-seven-mps-join-bjp-shaking-politics) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-bjp-gains-ground-in-punjab) ### [AAP's Rajya Sabha Defection](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-bjp-gains-ground-in-punjab) [Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defecting to the BJP signal a serious fracture in Punjab politics, eroding the party's strength and reshaping the power balance.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-bjp-gains-ground-in-punjab) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-defection-bjp-gains-ground-in-punjab) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-collapse-chadhas-defection-to-bjp) ### [AAP's Rajya Sabha Collapse](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-collapse-chadhas-defection-to-bjp) [Raghav Chadha's defection to the BJP triggers a Rajya Sabha collapse for AAP, dealing a blow to the party's strategy ahead of Punjab's crucial 2027 election.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-collapse-chadhas-defection-to-bjp) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-rajya-sabha-collapse-chadhas-defection-to-bjp) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-punjab-defectors-boost-bjp-ahead-of-2027-elections) ### [AAP Defectors Strengthen BJP in Punjab](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-punjab-defectors-boost-bjp-ahead-of-2027-elections) [Six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defecting to the BJP reshape Punjab's political map, though the state's contest remains complex heading into the 2027 state elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-punjab-defectors-boost-bjp-ahead-of-2027-elections) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aaps-punjab-defectors-boost-bjp-ahead-of-2027-elections) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-implications-for-punjab-politics) ### [AAP MPs Defect to BJP](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-implications-for-punjab-politics) [The defection of AAP MPs to the BJP is reshaping Punjab's political dynamics, shifting alliances and power ahead of the state's 2027 assembly elections.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-implications-for-punjab-politics) [2026-04-24](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/aap-mps-defect-to-bjp-implications-for-punjab-politics) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-politics-mann-and-chadha-transform-governance-landscape) ### [Punjab Politics](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-politics-mann-and-chadha-transform-governance-landscape) [The Congress rebellion against Amarinder Singh Raja Warring strengthens AAP's position for the 2027 Punjab elections, despite AAP's unpopularity.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-politics-mann-and-chadha-transform-governance-landscape) [2026-04-19](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/punjab-politics-mann-and-chadha-transform-governance-landscape) [india](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nabha-security-incident-highlights-punjabs-ongoing-challenges) ### [Nabha Security Incident Exposes Punjab Issues](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nabha-security-incident-highlights-punjabs-ongoing-challenges) [A Nabha security incident involving an armyman exposes ongoing political and security tensions in Punjab, raising fresh questions over governance and stability.](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nabha-security-incident-highlights-punjabs-ongoing-challenges) [2026-04-17](https://modeldiplomat.com/story/nabha-security-incident-highlights-punjabs-ongoing-challenges)