A transnational businessman, philanthropist and vocal supporter of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Padma Shri awardee Vikramjit Singh Sahney, 64, was nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party in 2022. With roots in Kotkapura in Faridkot district, Sahney is known for his social work, including running skill centres for youth in Punjab through his NGO, Sun Foundation. Recently, he, along with six other AAP Rajya Sabha members led by Raghav Chadha, switched to the BJP , triggering a political storm in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. In this interview with The Indian Express, Sahney speaks about why he joined hands with AAP, what led to his exit, his equation with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann , and his concerns over Punjab’s direction. What made you accept AAP’s Rajya Sabha nomination in 2022, despite your known closeness to both the BJP and Congress? Raghav Chadha was the first from AAP to approach me with the proposal, and I agreed.…