Confidence Motion

Punjab Government Consolidates Power as CM Mann Wins Confidence Vote Amid Opposition Boycotts

Punjab Government Consolidates Power as CM Mann Wins Confidence Vote Amid Opposition Boycotts

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The AAP government in Punjab demonstrated its legislative strength on Friday by comfortably winning a confidence motion in the State Assembly. During the session held on May 1, 2026, 88 out of 94 party MLAs voted in favour of the current administration, reaffirming the party's command over the provincial house. The proceedings occurred without the presence of the main opposition parties, as the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Shiromani Akali Dal chose to stay away from the vote. Following the successful count, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced his intention to submit a formal record of the result…
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Targets Political Rumours with Confidence Motion in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Targets Political Rumours with Confidence Motion in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann formally introduced a confidence motion during a special session of the state assembly this Friday, aiming to solidify his administration’s standing amid a flurry of political speculation. Speaking in Chandigarh on the occasion of International Labour Day, Mann directly addressed the recent reports of internal friction, remarking that various rumours have been intentionally spread to cast doubt on the stability of the provincial government. He maintained that the overwhelming mandate granted by the people of Punjab is not easily shaken and that his party remains a unified force dedicated to the…
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