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AAP moves to disqualify seven defecting MPs citing anti defection law loophole

Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
AAP moves to disqualify seven defecting MPs citing anti defection law loophole

AAP says the law ignores faction splits and wants action

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh says the party will write to the Rajya Sabha chairman seeking disqualification of seven AAP MPs who have joined the BJP. Singh argues the anti defection law does not recognise splits or factions, calling the move unconstitutional and illegal. The party wants the MPs removed from the upper house, raising a fresh challenge to party switching rules.

  • AAP plans a formal request to Rajya Sabha chairman
  • Seven MPs are accused of defecting to BJP
  • Party claims anti defection law rejects faction splits
  • AAP seeks disqualification and removal from the upper house
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