In a significant political shift, Raghav Chadha (a prominent Rajya Sabha MP) along with six other members have left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Chadha expressed his disillusionment with AAP, stating that the party had strayed from its founding principles. This mass defection allows the MPs to circumvent disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law by claiming a merger, as they constitute more than two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha representation. Following this move, the BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha has increased from 106 to 113 MPs, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) now holds 148 seats, edging closer to a majority of 123 in the 245-member house. This development is poised to enhance the BJP's ability to pass important legislation, such as the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill, which had previously faced opposition. The loss of these MPs significantly diminishes AAP's influence in the Upper House.