Raghav Chadha and Six AAP MPs Transition to BJP
Raghav Chadha, six AAP MPs join BJP
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Raghav Chadha, a member of the Rajya Sabha, along with six other parliamentarians from the Aam Aadmi Party, announced their departure from the party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on April 24, 2026. This move follows Chadha's recent demotion within AAP.
- 01Raghav Chadha and six AAP MPs have joined the BJP.
- 02The decision was made during a press conference on April 24, 2026.
- 03Chadha cited constitutional provisions for the merger.
- 04This marks a significant shift in the political landscape.
- 05Chadha was recently demoted within the AAP.
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On April 24, 2026, Raghav Chadha, a member of the Rajya Sabha, along with six other parliamentarians from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced their decision to leave the party and merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). During a press conference attended by Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, Chadha explained that they were exercising their rights under the Constitution of India, as two-thirds of the AAP members in the Rajya Sabha opted for this transition. This political shift highlights the ongoing changes within India's political framework, especially as Chadha had recently faced demotion within the AAP, indicating internal strife.
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This merger could affect the balance of power in the Rajya Sabha, impacting legislative decisions.
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