Congress Accuses AAP of Selling Rajya Sabha Seats for Money
AAP's mask is off, gave Rajya Sabha seats for money: Congress
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The Congress party has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, of functioning as the BJP's 'B-team' and selling Rajya Sabha seats for financial gain. This statement follows the defection of seven AAP MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- 01Congress claims AAP is acting as the BJP's ally in Punjab and Gujarat.
- 02Seven AAP MPs have defected to the BJP.
- 03Congress leader Ajay Maken alleges AAP sells Rajya Sabha tickets for money.
- 04Maken suggests AAP should rename itself to reflect its wealthy benefactors.
- 05The allegations highlight ongoing political tensions in India.
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On April 27, 2026, the Congress party accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of operating as the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) 'B-team' in states like Punjab and Gujarat. This accusation came after seven AAP Members of Parliament (MPs) defected to the BJP. Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken criticized AAP for allegedly selling Rajya Sabha party tickets to wealthy individuals in exchange for money. He suggested that AAP should change its name to the 'Arabpati Aadmiyon ki Party' or 'Party of Billionaires' to better reflect its current practices. These claims underscore the increasing political rivalry and accusations of corruption among India's major political parties.
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These allegations may influence voter perceptions of AAP in upcoming elections, particularly in Punjab and Gujarat.
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