India, April 3 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched a sharp attack on AAP MP Raghav Chadha, questioning his silence on key issues in Parliament and suggesting that he may be "compromised" for going against the party line.

Responding to queries at a press conference, Mann said that failing to speak on important matters-such as alleged voter list issues in West Bengal, arrests of AAP leaders in Gujarat, or participating in collective actions like walkouts-amounts to violating the party whip.

His remarks came a day after Chadha said he had been "silenced, not defeated," following his removal as AAP's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. The party has since accused Chadha of avoiding confrontation with the Centre and focus...