Raghav Chadha, Six Other AAP MPs Join BJP; AAP Seeks Disqualification

Raghav Chadha and six other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Members of Parliament have formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a move accepted by the Rajya Sabha chair. In response, AAP has submitted a disqualification plea against the defecting MPs.

27 Apr, 06:10 — 27 Apr, 08:27

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Why this matters

This defection significantly impacts the Aam Aadmi Party's strength in the Rajya Sabha and boosts the BJP's numbers, potentially affecting legislative proceedings. It also highlights internal dissent within AAP and could signal a shift in political allegiances among prominent figures.

Key entitiesRaghav Chadha Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Kiren Rijiju Rajya Sabha

The Story

What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Seven Rajya Sabha MPs from AAP have joined the BJP
Raghav Chadha is among the MPs who defected
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the defecting MPs
The Rajya Sabha chair has accepted the merger of these MPs with the BJP

Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MPs have joined the BJP.

agreed·ndtvTimes of Indiaindian-expresshindustan-times

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the defecting MPs.

agreed·ndtvTimes of India

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Rijiju praised the defecting MPs for never using abusive language or creating indiscipline.

agreed·ndtvTimes of India

Raghav Chadha cited a 'toxic work environment' in AAP as a reason for joining BJP.

unverified·indian-express

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The Rajya Sabha chair accepted the merger of the AAP rebels with the BJP.

agreed·hindustan-times

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Raghav Chadha's specific reasons for joining BJP, including citing a 'toxic work environment' in AAP

Reportedindian-express

MissingndtvTimes of Indiahindustan-times

The full list of the seven defecting MPs

Reportedhindustan-times

MissingndtvTimes of Indiaindian-express

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual5h ago

'Good bye tukde-tukde INDI alliance': Kiren Rijiju on Raghav Chadha, 6 AAP MPs joining BJP

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from AAP to BJP, praising their parliamentary conduct. The move significantly boosts BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha, while AAP has petitioned for the disqualification of the defecting members.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6h ago

Rajya Sabha chair accepts Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels' BJP merger: ‘Welcome to nation-building NDA’

Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Harbhajan Singh, Swati Maliwal and Rajinder Gupta, left the AAP and merged with the BJP.

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

BJP Welcomes Raghav Chadha And Co With "Tukde Tukde" Dig At Opposition

Rijiju said that Chadha and the six MPs have never used abusive languages or created any indiscipline and un-parliamentary conducts

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Coverage Timeline

First report: hindustan-times · 27 Apr, 06:10|Full coverage: 4 · 2h|Window: 2h

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hindustan-times27 Apr, 06:10First to report

Rajya Sabha chair accepts Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels' BJP merger: ‘Welcome to nation-building NDA’

indian-express27 Apr, 06:16

In new video, Raghav Chadha addresses backlash on joining BJP, cites ‘toxic work environment’ in AAP

Times of India27 Apr, 06:49

'Good bye tukde-tukde INDI alliance': Kiren Rijiju on Raghav Chadha, 6 AAP MPs joining BJP

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ndtv27 Apr, 08:27Latest update

BJP Welcomes Raghav Chadha And Co With "Tukde Tukde" Dig At Opposition

Story evolution

The initial reports of defection and BJP's welcome were later supplemented by Raghav Chadha's personal justification for his move, shifting some focus to internal AAP dynamics.

Initial Reports & AcceptanceApril 27, 2026, early morning

Reports emerge of seven AAP MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joining the BJP, with the Rajya Sabha chair accepting their merger.

BJP's Welcome & Opposition DigApril 27, 2026, morning

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly welcomes the defectors, praising their conduct and criticizing the opposition.

Defector's JustificationApril 27, 2026, morning

Raghav Chadha releases a video addressing the backlash and citing a 'toxic work environment' in AAP as his reason for defection.

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Raghav Chadha, Six Other AAP MPs Join BJP; AAP Seeks Disqualification

Why this matters

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Key claims4 agreed · 1 unverified

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'Good bye tukde-tukde INDI alliance': Kiren Rijiju on Raghav Chadha, 6 AAP MPs joining BJP

Rajya Sabha chair accepts Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels' BJP merger: ‘Welcome to nation-building NDA’

BJP Welcomes Raghav Chadha And Co With "Tukde Tukde" Dig At Opposition

Coverage Timeline

Rajya Sabha chair accepts Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels' BJP merger: ‘Welcome to nation-building NDA’

In new video, Raghav Chadha addresses backlash on joining BJP, cites ‘toxic work environment’ in AAP

'Good bye tukde-tukde INDI alliance': Kiren Rijiju on Raghav Chadha, 6 AAP MPs joining BJP

BJP Welcomes Raghav Chadha And Co With "Tukde Tukde" Dig At Opposition

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