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The departure of 6\u20137 leaders does not define Punjab,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief Minister also expressed confidence that the people of Punjab continue to stand firmly with AAP, adding that the party\u2019s organisational structure remains united and strong despite the political setback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party after several Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly quit the party. Mann alleged that the BJP had \u201cbetrayed the people of Punjab\u201d and was attempting to break AAP after failing to find issues against his government. 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