A) AAP may be trying to move beyond the controversy and build a new leadership structure in Patti.
B) Bhullar’s claim of public support raises questions about whether local loyalty will continue without his candidature.
C) The party now faces the challenge of retaining Bhullar’s supporters while backing a new constituency leader.
D) The 2027 contest will test whether AAP’s local support depends more on individual leaders or the party organisation.