Seven High-Profile AAP Lawmakers Defect to BJP in Stunning Political Shift
In a major blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including founding members and well-known figures like Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh, have resigned and joined the BJP. This significant departure, described as its greatest jolt, follows AAP's recent electoral loss in Delhi.
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In a dramatic political realignment, seven Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday, signaling a severe blow to AAP's parliamentary influence. Such defectors included high-profile individuals like Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, and Swati Maliwal.
Chadha, addressing a joint press briefing, revealed that nearly two-thirds of AAP's upper house representatives have defected. This internal rift stems from various grievances, including Maliwal's allegations against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which marked a crucial turning point in party dynamics.
With this shift, BJP consolidates more power following their recent Delhi Assembly election victory. The switch of these notable figures, highlighted by their vast backgrounds in politics, sports, and academia, underscores an evolving political landscape in India's capital city.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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