Raghav Chadha and Six Rajya Sabha MPs Leave AAP to Join BJP
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Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from Punjab representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced his decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with over two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members. This significant political shift follows months of internal tensions within AAP.
- 01Raghav Chadha, a prominent AAP MP, is joining the BJP.
- 02Over two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members are also making the switch.
- 03The decision follows ongoing tensions between Chadha and AAP leadership.
- 04Chadha emphasized the constitutional provisions allowing this merger.
- 05This move could impact AAP's influence in the Rajya Sabha.
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Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament representing Punjab in the Rajya Sabha, announced on Friday that he is leaving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During a press conference, Chadha revealed that he is joined by over two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members in this decision, citing constitutional provisions for their merger with the BJP. This development comes after a period of escalating tensions between Chadha and AAP's leadership, indicating a significant shift in the political landscape. The implications of this move could affect AAP's standing and influence in the upper house of Parliament.
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This political shift could weaken AAP's representation in the Rajya Sabha, affecting its ability to influence legislation.
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