In a significant political shift, two-time Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Dr. Sukhwinder Kumar Sukhi has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), reducing SAD's presence in the Punjab assembly to just two members amid internal strife. Sukhi expressed pride in joining AAP and praised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his initiatives, including the establishment of a medical college. Meanwhile, SAD faces challenges as one of its remaining MLAs, Manpreet Singh Ayali, has distanced himself from party activities, suggesting a leadership crisis within SAD. In Maharashtra, speculation arises as two Congress MLAs met CM Eknath Shinde amidst cross-voting allegations, although they denied any political maneuvering. Additionally, CM Mann continues to engage with the public through initiatives that address grievances directly, emphasizing a government that operates from within communities rather than just from Chandigarh. The AAP leadership is also strategizing for upcoming local elections while reviewing the implementation of government schemes.