Political Shifts: AAP Facing Mass Defection to BJP
Arvind Kejriwal accuses BJP of betraying Punjab after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including notable figures, reportedly quit AAP to join BJP. Raghav Chadha highlighted a significant shift within the AAP, with claims that two-thirds of its Rajya Sabha MPs have decided to break away and join BJP.
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In a dramatic political development, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of betrayal, as seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs reportedly defected to the BJP.
At a joint press conference, AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak announced their decision to join BJP, claiming a factional shift within the party.
Among those rumoured to be leaving are Swati Maliwal and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, indicating a significant realignment as seven out of AAP's 10 Rajya Sabha MPs are reported to have resigned.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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