Raghav Chadha and Six AAP MPs Merge with BJP, Strengthening NDA in Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Secretariat accepts Raghav Chadha & 6 other AAP MPs' request to merge with BJP, NDA crosses 140 mark
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The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has approved the merger of Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This merger increases the BJP's strength to 113 and boosts the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to over 140 seats in the Rajya Sabha.
- 01Raghav Chadha and six AAP MPs have merged with the BJP.
- 02The BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha has increased to 113.
- 03The NDA's total strength in the Rajya Sabha has crossed 140.
- 04AAP's representation in the Rajya Sabha has decreased to three members.
- 05Chadha announced the merger citing constitutional provisions.
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The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has accepted the merger request from Raghav Chadha (an Aam Aadmi Party MP) and six other party members with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This decision has increased the BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha to 113 members and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to over 140 seats, significantly enhancing its legislative power. Following this merger, the AAP's representation has dwindled to just three MPs. Raghav Chadha formally joined the BJP on April 24, marking a notable shift in the political landscape, as he and his colleagues cited constitutional provisions for their decision to merge. The move is seen as a major setback for the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, as it loses key members to the ruling party at the Centre.
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This merger strengthens the BJP's position in the Rajya Sabha, potentially influencing future legislation and policies.
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