The AAP-BJP standoff escalated after reports that Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MPs resigned to join BJP. AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the move proves “Operation Lotus,” calling the defectors “traitors.” In response, AAP accused BJP of trying to destabilize the Punjab government, turning resignations into a direct political blame game.
The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP of running “Operation Lotus” after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, defected to the saffron party. AAP leader Sanjay Singh claimed the move was orchestrated by BJP. Chadha said the MPs chose “positive politics,” distancing from alleged party “crimes” and invoking constitutional provisions to merge.
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