Raghav Chadha, once a rising AAP star, quit the party along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs, merging their faction with the BJP. He cited deviation from party principles and praised PM Modi's leadership.
Seven AAP MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak, resigned and joined BJP, causing a major political crisis for Arvind Kejriwal's party and weakening its Rajya Sabha strength.
Former Army Chief General M M Naravane emphasized keeping the armed forces apolitical, while affirming individual personnel's democratic rights. His remarks follow a controversy over his unpublished memoir cited in Parliament.
Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, and Sandeep Pathak met BJP president Nitin Nabin after quitting the Aam Aadmi Party and merging with the saffron party. They had earlier announced their decision at a joint press conference in Delhi.
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Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of betraying Punjab after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs resigned. He claimed several others, including Swati Maliwal and Harbhajan Singh, also quit.
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann alleges that rivals, failing to find anything against him, attempted to split the Aam Aadmi Party. He made the remarks during a press conference.
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In a massive setback for AAP, senior leaders Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal joined BJP in New Delhi, dealing a heavy blow to Arvind Kejriwal ahead of 2026 polls.
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The Supreme Court permitted the NIA to file a chargesheet in a West Bengal court regarding the 'gherao' of judicial officers, acting on an Election Commission complaint.
Raghav Chadha and several other AAP MPs have joined the BJP, boosting NDA's Rajya Sabha numbers past the majority mark. This shifts the political balance ahead of 2026.
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Aam Aadmi Party suffered a major setback as Raghav Chadha and six other MPs announced their defection to the BJP, citing deviation from core ideology.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh joined the BJP on Friday, ending his four-year association with the AAP, which had nominated him to the Rajya Sabha in 2022.
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In a major political shift, seven AAP MPs including Swati Maliwal and Harbhajan Singh are switching to BJP alongside Raghav Chadha, who cited feeling like 'the right man in the wrong party'.
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced his merger with BJP along with six other AAP MPs, invoking the two-thirds rule to avoid anti-defection disqualification. This move highlights a key constitutional provision for party mergers.
PM Modi campaigned with Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape victim, in Dum Dum. He accused TMC of lawlessness and promised stronger safety measures in West Bengal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kolkata, taking a boat ride on the Hooghly River, offering prayers to the Ganga, and interacting with boatmen and morning walkers, highlighting Bengal's cultural significance.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee vows to dismantle BJP at Centre by uniting opposition, drawing a wry response from Amit Shah. Phase 1 polling saw high turnout.
In a major political shift, AAP Rajya Sabha deputy leader Ashok Kumar Mittal joined BJP along with six other MPs, citing ideological drift in AAP.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused BJP of executing 'Operation Lotus' in Punjab after Raghav Chadha quit the party. He called defecting MPs 'traitors' and said Punjab will never forget them.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during a rally in West Bengal, warned that those involved in cow smuggling will face severe punishment if BJP comes to power. He also threatened action against attackers of party workers.
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In a major political shock to Arvind Kejriwal, seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have resigned and joined the BJP, triggering a crisis within AAP.
