AAP in Crisis: Punjab MLA Resigns Over CM Mann's Saroop Statement, Atishi Controversy

• Dr. Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi, Banga MLA and cabinet-rank official, resigned publicly over CM Bhagwant Mann's statement regarding missing Saroops.
• CM Mann claimed 169 missing Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were recovered from Gurdwara Raja Sahib in Banga, a claim denied by the Gurdwara management.
• Earlier, Delhi's former CM Atishi faced controversy for alleged derogatory remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji during a Delhi Assembly session.
• Sukhi, a devout Sikh, stated his conscience was hurt by Mann's statement, prioritizing faith over his position, despite joining AAP in 2024.
• The resignation intensifies political activity in Punjab, raising questions about internal dissent within AAP and potential by-elections for the Banga seat.

Why It Matters: AAP faces significant political backlash in Punjab due to CM Mann's Saroop statement and Atishi's past remarks.