Chandigarh, Nov 2: Following political developments in New Delhi, the ruling Aam Aadmi Party initiated legal proceedings seeking the disqualification of two assembly members.
AAP Chief Whip Baljinder Kaur met with Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to submit a petition targeting Samana legislator Chetan Singh Jauramajra and Sanaur legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra. The filing appeals for action under the constitutional anti-defection law following their departure from the party.
Regarding the three former party members, Speaker Sandhwan confirmed the acceptance of the resignation letter submitted by Amritsar North representative Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh. Pathanmajra also submitted his resignation after joining the new political party, whereas Jauramajra has refrained from relinquishing his seat in the House.
All three leaders formally joined the BJP during a ceremony in Delhi, where they were received by senior leaders Satish Punia and Kewal Singh Dhillon.
The formal decision regarding the disqualification process now lies under the jurisdiction of the Vidhan Sabha Speaker.
