On Friday, Raghav Chadha, a key member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), officially resigned to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This move is part of a larger strategy where seven out of ten AAP Rajya Sabha members are merging with the BJP, leveraging the 'two-thirds' merger clause of the Anti-Defection Law to avoid disqualification. Under the Indian Constitution's Tenth Schedule, if two-thirds of a legislative party agree to merge with another party, they can do so without losing their seats. This strategic exit comes after Chadha was removed as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, and it was timed to ensure that the required number of members was solidified before the announcement. As a result, AAP's representation in the Rajya Sabha will drop from ten to three, significantly weakening the party's influence in central legislation. The merger not only bolsters the BJP's position in the Upper House but also delivers a psychological blow to AAP as it approaches the 2026 assembly elections. Chadha's statement, “I was the right man in the wrong party,” reflects his shift towards the BJP's nationalist agenda, marking a decisive turn in his political career.