Raghav Chadha, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced his resignation on Friday, stating he would join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha expressed disillusionment with AAP's current direction, claiming that nearly two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members, or seven out of ten, are expected to merge with the BJP. This departure represents a major setback for AAP and its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, as Chadha was instrumental in expanding the party's influence beyond Delhi, particularly in Punjab. Currently, AAP holds 10 seats in the Rajya Sabha, and losing these members could significantly diminish its parliamentary power. For the BJP, Chadha's move is politically advantageous, potentially strengthening its position in the Rajya Sabha, where it already holds 98 seats. The shift could also complicate opposition unity, as the NDA alliance, including the BJP, would gain further legislative leverage with the potential addition of AAP MPs.