Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has dealt a significant blow to the Shiromani Akali Dal by inducting Vijay Danav, a prominent Akali leader from Ludhiana, into the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Danav was a close associate of former CM Prakash Singh Badal and had held important positions, including chairman of the Punjab Dalit Development Board. CM Mann welcomed Danav and his family into the AAP, stating that his induction would strengthen the party. Mann also assured Danav of full respect and dignity within the party and government.