Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann finds himself in a face-off with farmers, alleging that their protests have led to unrest in the state. This clash is significant for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has previously relied on farmer support for electoral victories in Punjab. The current situation unfolds against a backdrop of escalating political strife and criticism from opposition parties in the aftermath of AAP’s defeat in the Delhi elections and party leader Arvind Kejriwal’s contentious visit to Punjab.