27042026-TTB-01.qxd 4/27/2026 12:09 AM Page 1 c m y b 13 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 146 NO. 115 | 16 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881 DELHI KHERA MOVES SC AGAINST REJECTION OF BAIL PLEA NATION /thetribunechd WOMAN LOSES 2ND SON TO DRUGS IN 6 MONTHS PUNJAB OMAR SEEKS PRIVATE INVESTMENT TO BOOST HIGHER EDUCATION J&K 6 HELD AFTER MANIPUR PROTEST; CM APPEALS FOR TALKS BACK PAGE monday | 27 april 2026 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com AAP petitions RS Chairman, wants 7 MPs disqualified for switching sides Party leader Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of engineering defections using central agencies Anshita Mehra WAS APPROACHED, BUT REFUSED: SEECHEWAL Tribune News Service US President Donald Trump is escorted out after a man opens fire during an event in Washington. REUTERS Trump unhurt as gunman opens fire at WH Press gala 31-yr-old California man nabbed | Glad Prez safe: PM Modi Tribune News Service New Delhi, April 26 A dramatic gunfire scare at the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner late Saturday sent shockwaves through Washington’s political and media circles, forcing the evacuation of US President Donald Trump, top officials and hundreds of guests from the venue. The incident unfolded at Washington Hilton, where nearly 2,500 attendees had gathered, moments before the President’s address. According to officials, a man attempted to breach a security checkpoint near the ballroom and opened fire, triggering panic inside and outside the hall. Hours after the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed relief over the safety of the US leadership, stating that “violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned”, while extend- ing his wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as gunshots rang out, with guests diving under tables and rushing for exits while agents of the United States Secret Service moved swiftly to contain the threat. Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice-President JD Vance and several Cabinet members were escorted out under heavy security, with authorities confirming all continued on page 9 New Delhi, April 26 The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday petitioned the Rajya Sabha Chairman, seeking the disqualification of seven MPs who recently left the party and joined the BJP , alleging that their action amounted to “betrayal” of the people of Punjab, democracy and the Constitution. Addressing a press conference, AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the party had invoked provisions of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which dealt with anti-defection, and urged an expedited hearing in the matter. “After consulting constitutional experts, including Kapil Sibal, we have submitted a petition requesting that the membership of all seven MPs be terminated. I am confident that the Chairman will take an early and just decision,” Singh said. He said legal opinion suggested that disqualification was inevitable. “Constitutional experts are of the view continued on page 9 ■ AAP Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal on Sunday said he was approached to become a part of an “Azad group” the day seven AAP MPs crossed over to the BJP ■ “But I did not agree to this. I did not want to be a part of any such group,” he said, revealing that it was Vikramjit Singh Sahney who had invited him to join the group. Meanwhile, Sahney said AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal had asked him to resign as MP <
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