They cited unaddressed grievances, including the murder of anti-drug activist Jhota and persisting drug hotspots in constituencies like Samana, as primary triggers for stepping down. Rejecting allegations of dissatisfaction solely over ticket distribution, the MLAs stated that issues raised in the assembly had gone unheeded.
Highlighting deteriorating law and order, extortion by gangsters, and traders struggling over pending goods and services tax refunds, the departing leaders claimed rampant public distress under the current governance in Punjab.