AAP suspends its MLA after he claims teachers’ shortage in government schools
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana was suspended after publicly criticizing the Punjab government over a shortage of teachers in government schools. The MLA claimed his grievances were ignored by party leadership despite his efforts to advocate for better educational infrastructure.
Why it matters
This incident highlights internal political friction within the AAP and raises questions about the efficacy of government education initiatives in Punjab.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana on Saturday (October 3, 2026) accused his party leadership and the Punjab government of not addressing the issue of shortage of teachers in certain government schools in his constituency.
However, the AAP rejected Mr. Maiserkhana's claims and suspended him from the party for alleged "anti-party activities and indiscipline".
Earlier, going live on his Facebook page, Mr. Maiserkhana, the MLA from Maur in Punjab's Bathinda, said he took to social media after being fed up with not being able to get his grievance concerning the shortage of teachers resolved.
Seeking to dispute his party's claims regarding achievements in school education under the AAP government in Punjab, the MLA alleged that the situation at the ground level was the opposite.
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