Raghav Chadha and six AAP MPs resign, merging with BJP, citing party's deviation from core values and interests.

Raghav Chadha and six AAP MPs resign, merging with BJP, citing party's deviation from core values and interests.

New Delhi: Raghav Chadha has resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a major political shift that could weaken AAP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha.   Chadha criticised his former party, saying it had “strayed from its founding principles” and calling it “corrupt and […]

New-Delhi: Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak join BJP in presence of party chief Nitin Nabin in New-Delhi on Friday. Earlier today, Raghav

Raghav Chadha quit the Aam Aadmi Party with six other Rajya Sabha MPs and joined the BJP. Their two-thirds strength is central to why the move is unlikely to trigger the anti-defection law.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal joined the BJP on Thursday after switching parties. The move came nine days after ED searches linked to his education group, with the probe still underway.

Earlier today, Raghav Chadha held a press conference along with other Rajya Sabha MPs, where he announced his resignation from the AAP. Additionally, he also announced merger of 2/3rd MPs of AAP in the Rajya Sabha with the BJP.

Raghav Chadha to join BJP, says two-thirds of AAP members in Rajya Sabha are merging with the ruling party

New Delhi, Apr 24 : With Seven MPs, including prominent faces such as Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, Harbhajan Singh and Swati Maliwal, quitting the AAP on Friday, the party has not only lost numerical strength in Parliament but its preparedness for upcoming elections has also been hampered. The development comes against the backdrop […]

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak resigned from Aam Aadmi Party to join Bharatiya Janata Party today. The three

After the big-ticket exits, the three Rajya Sabha MPs who remain in AAP are Balbir Singh Seechewal, Sanjay Singh, and ND Gupta.

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In a big jolt to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, Ashok Mittal – who replaced Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha – is among seven MPs who have merged with the BJP. The announcement was made by Chadha himself at a press conference on Friday.

In a big jolt to Arvind Kejriwal's AAP, Ashok Mittal – who replaced Raghav Chadha in Rajya Sabha – is among seven MPs who are going to join the BJP. The announcement was made by Chadha himself at a press conference on Friday.

Raghav Chadha to join BJP, says two-thirds of AAP members in Rajya Sabha are merging with the ruling party

The BJP's strength is likely to increase further during the Rajya Sabha election scheduled in June and November

Kejriwal accuses BJP of betraying Punjabis after AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs defect, claiming Raghav Chadha is a tool for division.

Sources told India Today that the Opposition decided to submit the notice against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging that he has not changed his conduct and continues to act in a partisan manner.

Raghav Chadha, senior AAP Rajya Sabha MP, resigned from the party and joined the BJP along with six other MPs.

Raghav Chadha, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, announced today that he is quitting the party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with a significant number of other AAP members in the Upper House.

Raghav Chadha, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, announced today that he is quitting the party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with a significant number of other AAP members in the Upper House.

Raghav Chadha, a senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, announced today that he is quitting the party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with a significant number of other AAP members in the Upper House.

Raghav Chadha announced at the Constitution Club that two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs were quitting to merge with the BJP. The surprise move shifted the political spotlight back to Delhi and led to a welcome meeting at the BJP headquarters.

Raghav Chadha resigns: Raghav Chadha led a group of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to merge with the BJP, accusing Arvind Kejriwal’s party of abandoning its principles, sparking sharp political reactions.

Opposition parties submit a new motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing nine charges and supported by 73 MPs.

Opposition parties submit a new motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing nine charges and supported by 73 MPs.

Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal and five other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs said they are merging with the BJP and quitting the party. The move has triggered a sharp legal and political debate over whether they can keep their seats under the anti-defection law.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced his resignation from AAP and joined the BJP along with Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal. He stressed that four more AAP MPs will also switch, even though they were not seen publicly today. Read to know more about it.

HM Shah’s remarks during an election rally in West Bengal coincided with Chadha announcing a divorce with the AAP and leading a three-member party Rajya Sabha MPs’ team to meet BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters here. 🗳️ Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, and Other AAP MPs Have Cited Several Reasons for Leaving Party, Says Amit Shah.

Two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs announced a merger with the BJP, with Sandeep Pathak's switch causing the sharpest surprise inside the party. The move has deepened AAP's internal crisis as it weighs anti-defection action and absorbs a string of exits.

The development marks one of the most notable internal ruptures within AAP in recent years and could reshape its presence in Parliament. According to emerging reports, Raghav Chadha is among a group of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who have resigned or indicated plans to merge with the BJP. 🗳️ Raghav Chadha, Swati Maliwal, Harbhajan Singh Among 7 AAP MPs Joining BJP: Full List Here.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal joined the BJP on Friday after severing ties with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). India News | Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Join BJP After Severing Ties with AAP.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faces a significant parliamentary shift as seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, moved to merge with the BJP. This reduction leaves the party with only three members in the Upper House. This report identifies the remaining MPs, Sanjay Singh, ND Gupta, and Balbir Singh Seechewal, and examines the impact of the split on the party's legislative influence. 🗳️ Remaining AAP MPs in Rajya Sabha: Who Stays After Raghav Chadha Joins BJP With 6 Others?.

In a big blow to AAP, seven of its Rajya Sabha members, led by Raghav Chadha, announced their decision to quit the party and join the BJP

Raghav Chadha announced that six other Rajya Sabha MPs were joining the BJP with him.

Raghav Chadha announced that six other Rajya Sabha MPs were joining the BJP with him.

New Delhi: In a big setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, three party MPs - Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal - on Friday announced a split in the

Raghav Chadha resigns: In a massive political shock, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after 15 years. Citing a deviation from core values, Chadha is expected to join the BJP.  

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "73 Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha have just submitted to its Secretary General a fresh Notice of Motion for presenting an Address to the President of India praying for the removal of Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India, on the ground of proven misbehaviour constituted by acts and omissions committed on and after 15 March 2026," Ramesh said. India News | 73 Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha Sign Notice Seeking Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to ANI, Kakkar said, "Everyone knows that AAP has no leader in Punjab. Everyone also knows that Congress is almost finished there. So, this time, they (BJP) broke away AAP leaders. But I can tell you that Punjabis are watching that the 7 MPs who were sent to the Parliament by them have now supported a party which killed 800 farmers. BJP calls farmers terrorists, and these 7 MPs supported them today. This is no less than 'gaddari'. Public will give a reply to this..." India News | No Less Than 'Gaddari', Says Priyanka Kakkar on AAP MPs Splitting Ranks in Rajya Sabha.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a major setback after its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, who was removed as party's deputy leader in Rajya Sabha earlier, joined the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. India News | Raghav Chadha Leads Breakaway to BJP; AAP to Seek Their Disqualification from Rajya Sabha.

Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, accusing the ruling party of orchestrating a split within AAP’s Rajya Sabha ranks. The remarks follow the formal defection of several AAP Members of Parliament to the BJP. ‘BJP Has Once Again Betrayed Punjabis’: Arvind Kejriwal Attacks Bharatiya Janata Party After AAP Split in Rajya Sabha.