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AAP MPs defect to BJP in hours leaving Rajya Sabha numbers in flux for Punjab
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Seven AAP leaders quit but the real shift is the tally
In a rapid political shake-up, multiple Aam Aadmi Party MPs resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party within hours. The move has immediately altered the Rajya Sabha number game for AAP, raising questions about how many lawmakers remain aligned with Punjab’s party leadership and what this means for its parliamentary strength.
- Several AAP MPs resigned and joined BJP within hours
- The defections immediately change AAP’s Rajya Sabha strength
- Punjab’s political balance faces a sudden parliamentary recalculation
- The emerging tally becomes crucial in upcoming votes and strategy
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