Punjab: AAP suspends MLA hours after he alleges teacher shortage in government schools

What happened: AAP suspended Punjab MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana for anti-party activities and indiscipline, hours after he alleged a teacher shortage in state-run schools in his constituency. Key numbers: School of Eminence in Bathinda has 30 sanctioned teaching posts, 25 filled. Punjab Assembly has 117 members. Punjab polls expected by February 2027. Why it matters: AAP denied the claims, saying they defame the Mann government, and said misinformation would not be tolerated. Leaders from other parties criticised AAP after his appeal.

AAP suspended Punjab MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana for anti-party activities and indiscipline, hours after he alleged a teacher shortage in state-run schools in his constituency.

AAP denied the claims, saying they defame the Mann government, and said misinformation would not be tolerated. Leaders from other parties criticised AAP after his appeal.