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Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak quits AAP after decade plans switch to BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak quits AAP after decade plans switch to BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak announced he is stepping down from the Aam Aadmi Party after about a decade, saying he is disillusioned with the party’s direction. He indicated his next move is to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a notable shift for both parties as rivals seek new political ground ahead of future battles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP MPs resign and merge into BJP again as power swaps repeat

AAP MPs resign and merge into BJP again as power swaps repeat

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, resigned and announced a merger with the BJP, pointing to ideological convergence and frustration with AAP’s current direction. Analysts say it fits a repeating pattern: legislators from smaller parties aligning with the BJP after breakpoints emerge within their original ranks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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AAP Rajya Sabha MPs move to BJP as Raghav Chadha names seven defectors

AAP Rajya Sabha MPs move to BJP as Raghav Chadha names seven defectors

Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs will merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party, announcing seven members in a press conference. The move comes amid a history of internal turbulence in AAP since 2012, with multiple high-profile leaders including Shazia Ilmi and Kumar Vishwas previously distancing themselves over ideological differences and disputes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

Raghav Chadha has announced a major split among Aam Aadmi Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha, saying a significant number are set to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha claims AAP has strayed from its original ideals and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development could reshape AAP’s national clout and tilt parliamentary strength further toward BJP.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha quits AAP and set to join BJP shaking Rajya Sabha numbers

Raghav Chadha quits AAP and set to join BJP shaking Rajya Sabha numbers

Raghav Chadha has quit the Aam Aadmi Party and is expected to join the BJP, a shift that could weaken AAP’s presence in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha said AAP has departed from its founding principles, calling it corrupt and compromised. Sources also suggest additional AAP Rajya Sabha members may follow, raising fresh questions for the party’s future in Parliament.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP Rebel MPs Quit Party and Formally Join BJP in Delhi Ceremony

AAP Rebel MPs Quit Party and Formally Join BJP in Delhi Ceremony

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs who quit the party on Friday have officially joined the BJP. The defection includes Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Harbhajan Singh, Vikram Sahney, Swati Maliwal and Rajendra Gupta. BJP welcomed them at its Delhi headquarters with flowers and sweets, underscoring the political shift ahead of the next phase of campaigning and parliamentary battles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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Raghav Chadha quits AAP and joins BJP Can anti defection law disqualify him from Rajya Sabha

Raghav Chadha quits AAP and joins BJP Can anti defection law disqualify him from Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced he is leaving the Aam Aadmi Party and merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party, a switch involving seven MPs. By moving as a merged group, the proposal aims to avoid anti-defection disqualification rules. The decision reshapes AAP’s Rajya Sabha numbers, especially from Punjab, leaving only three MPs with the party.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Joins BJP With Seven MPs, Alleging A Major Political Backflip

Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Joins BJP With Seven MPs, Alleging A Major Political Backflip

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has quit the AAP along with seven MPs and announced they are joining the BJP, claiming they now hold a decisive 2/3rd majority. Chadha said he is the “right person in wrong party,” setting off fresh questions about internal fractures within AAP and the next political alignment in Parliament.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Govt admits 93000 vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles as recruitment drive expands

Govt admits 93000 vacancies in CAPFs and Assam Rifles as recruitment drive expands

The government informed Rajya Sabha that over 93,000 posts remain vacant in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles. It said recruitment initiatives are underway to close the manpower gap. While resignations have risen since 2021, the government noted fewer suicides, fratricides, and voluntary retirements, pointing to changes in service outcomes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Nitish Kumar Steps Aside From Bihar Council to Enter Rajya Sabha as Elder Statesman

Nitish Kumar Steps Aside From Bihar Council to Enter Rajya Sabha as Elder Statesman

Nitish Kumar has stepped down from the Bihar Legislative Council and is set to enter the Rajya Sabha in early April. The move follows an unofficial pledge to step aside at 75, signaling a shift from state administration to the national arena. Political observers view it as a major gesture that could influence how succession and leadership transition unfold in Bihar and beyond.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Raghav Chadha quits AAP for BJP after sidelining row sparks revolt from within

Raghav Chadha quits AAP for BJP after sidelining row sparks revolt from within

Raghav Chadha and six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs have joined the BJP, a major shake-up for Arvind Kejriwal’s party. The exit follows rising internal friction and accusations that Chadha was being sidelined. Observers point to his relative silence on key leadership questions and a recent Rajya Sabha leadership change that intensified tensions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP alleges BJP Operation Lotus as Raghav Chadha leads seven Rajya Sabha defections

AAP alleges BJP Operation Lotus as Raghav Chadha leads seven Rajya Sabha defections

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha and Ashok Mittal quit AAP and join BJP after weeks of Rajya Sabha reshuffle

Raghav Chadha and Ashok Mittal quit AAP and join BJP after weeks of Rajya Sabha reshuffle

In a major jolt to Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP, Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak quit the party and joined the BJP. The switch follows weeks after a leadership reshuffle, when Mittal replaced Chadha in Rajya Sabha. The development comes amid recent high-stakes political heat, including ED raids that had already intensified scrutiny.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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