A) His moderate, clean, administrative image may make him Kejriwal’s safest CM backup if AAP wants stability over crowd-pulling charisma.
B) His limited mass appeal and the “non-Sikh” factor may restrict him from ever becoming AAP’s statewide face.
C) Kejriwal may shift him to national politics as AAP’s polished policy voice, avoiding a Punjab power clash.
D) Internal AAP camps, especially those close to Bhagwant Mann may quietly block his rise beyond the ministerial tier.