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Delhi High Court launches criminal contempt over AAP posts targeting judge in excise case

Delhi High Court launches criminal contempt over AAP posts targeting judge in excise case

Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated criminal contempt proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leaders, alleging their social media posts “vilified” her in connection with the excise policy case. The judge said Arvind Kejriwal orchestrated a “calculated campaign” instead of pursuing legal remedies, warning that attempts to undermine court authority can’t hide behind free speech. Sharma also clarified she isn’t recusing herself; she will transfer the case, and the CBI’s discharge petition will be heard by another bench.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Mann tells President Murmu to cancel Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who quit AAP for BJP

Mann tells President Murmu to cancel Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who quit AAP for BJP

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met President Droupadi Murmu and urged action against six Rajya Sabha MPs linked to Punjab who moved from the Aam Aadmi Party to the BJP. Mann claims the MPs were originally nominated through a democratic process involving elected AAP members, and says their shift undermines that mandate.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026

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Raghav Chadha accuses Punjab of weaponizing state against MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP

Raghav Chadha accuses Punjab of weaponizing state against MPs who quit AAP and joined BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha met President Droupadi Murmu and alleged that Punjab’s government is using the state machinery to target former AAP MPs who have moved to the BJP. Chadha claimed these actions are politically motivated and warned that such retaliation will undermine democratic processes and parliamentary independence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Vijay TVK set to debut win in Tamil Nadu echoing AAP breakthrough in Delhi

Vijay TVK set to debut win in Tamil Nadu echoing AAP breakthrough in Delhi

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, is poised to win Tamil Nadu’s first Assembly elections—over a decade after AAP’s breakthrough in Delhi. Both parties rose on public anger toward established politics, then leaned on similar tactics: freebies, relentless grassroots outreach, and challenger's energy aimed at turning protest votes into power.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
BJP Slams Kejriwal Vendetta Claims After Defected MP Sandeep Pathak FIRs in Punjab

BJP Slams Kejriwal Vendetta Claims After Defected MP Sandeep Pathak FIRs in Punjab

BJP has accused Arvind Kejriwal of misusing Punjab Police in a “political vendetta” after defected Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak was booked following his move to the BJP along with six other leaders. The BJP pointed to the filing of two FIRs and alleged AAP was using law enforcement to target leaders who quit the party.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
AAP moves confidence motion in Punjab after seven MPs quit Kejriwal for BJP

AAP moves confidence motion in Punjab after seven MPs quit Kejriwal for BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has moved a Confidence Motion in the State Assembly, following the defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann insisted the party remains strong and is steadily expanding its reach across India, even as the political shock raises questions inside the ruling ranks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Delhi High Court issues fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal after ED challenges acquittals

Delhi High Court issues fresh notice to Arvind Kejriwal after ED challenges acquittals

The Delhi High Court has issued a fresh notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate moved appeals against his acquittal in two summons-related cases. The court said the earlier notice was not served, as the allegations center on Kejriwal allegedly failing to appear before the agency despite being summoned.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik freed after 8 months court overturns detention

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik freed after 8 months court overturns detention

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mehraj Malik, from Doda, was released from Kathua jail after eight months. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act. Malik, arrested in September 2025, now urges youth to join politics, framing the release as a call for greater civic engagement.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Swati Maliwal quits AAP joins BJP pledges to work for Delhi with BJP leadership present

Swati Maliwal quits AAP joins BJP pledges to work for Delhi with BJP leadership present

Former AAP leader Swati Maliwal has formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. She said the move was inspired by BJP’s work, while accusing the Aam Aadmi Party of mismanagement and corruption over the past decade. Maliwal thanked BJP leadership and pledged to focus on Delhi’s needs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026
Gujarat municipal election results 2026 live counting underway who is leading where today

Gujarat municipal election results 2026 live counting underway who is leading where today

Vote counting has started in Gujarat for the 2026 local body elections, covering over 9,000 seats across municipal corporations, municipalities and panchayats. The BJP has already won a number of seats unopposed, putting early pressure on Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party. Final results today will shape expectations for next year’s Gujarat assembly elections.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 28 Apr 2026

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Sanjay Singh asks Rajya Sabha for urgent proof after party position record change allegations

Sanjay Singh asks Rajya Sabha for urgent proof after party position record change allegations

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has written to the Secretary General seeking immediate clarification over alleged unauthorized alteration of the party’s position in Rajya Sabha records. He also demanded an inquiry into who made the changes and requested a written response at the earliest, raising questions about the integrity of official parliamentary documentation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Congress fires back at AAP calling it party of billionaires after MPs join BJP

Congress fires back at AAP calling it party of billionaires after MPs join BJP

Congress launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming its “mask is off” after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs crossed over to the BJP. Senior leader Ajay Maken alleged AAP operates like a “party of billionaires,” alleging Rajya Sabha seats were allotted based on money rather than ideology or public service.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
AAP crisis deepens as seven Rajya Sabha MPs merge into BJP amid disqualification fight

AAP crisis deepens as seven Rajya Sabha MPs merge into BJP amid disqualification fight

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party, cutting AAP’s strength in the Upper House. Congress slammed AAP as a “party of billionaires,” while AAP has filed a petition seeking disqualification of the MPs. The political move is now set to trigger legal and parliamentary fallout.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Citing Toxic Culture as Seven MPs Join BJP

Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Citing Toxic Culture as Seven MPs Join BJP

Raghav Chadha has left the Aam Aadmi Party, saying the party’s work environment became toxic. Chadha, along with six other MPs, has merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. After spending 15 years building AAP, he claims he was the right person in the wrong party and says he will continue “positive politics” from his new platform.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026

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Raghav Chadha and seven AAP MPs merge into BJP as NDA jumps past 140 in Rajya Sabha

Raghav Chadha and seven AAP MPs merge into BJP as NDA jumps past 140 in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Secretariat has accepted Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MPs’ request to merge with the BJP. The change boosts BJP strength to 113 and pushes the NDA beyond 140, while AAP’s Rajya Sabha tally falls sharply to just three members. The move immediately reshapes voting arithmetic in the Upper House.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha quits AAP and fires back with three choices calling the party corrupt and toxic

Raghav Chadha quits AAP and fires back with three choices calling the party corrupt and toxic

Three days after leaving Aam Aadmi Party for BJP, former AAP leader Raghav Chadha delivered his first detailed defence, framing himself as the “right man in the wrong party.” He claims he was silenced inside AAP, alleges corruption at the top, and argues that multiple dissenters can’t all be mistaken despite his high-profile exit.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
Two thirds of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit party for BJP sparking fury and fresh defections talk

Two thirds of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit party for BJP sparking fury and fresh defections talk

A major political shift is underway as two-thirds of Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MPs have reportedly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP leaders say the exits reflect ideological alignment, while AAP leaders have reacted with anger. BJP now expects more defections from other parties, escalating pressure in the run-up to the next phase of parliamentary politics.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
AAP moves to disqualify seven defecting MPs citing anti defection law loophole

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

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026

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Kapil Sibal calls BJP move to merge AAP MPs unconstitutional and questions Rajya Sabha disqualifications

Kapil Sibal calls BJP move to merge AAP MPs unconstitutional and questions Rajya Sabha disqualifications

Independent MP Kapil Sibal has accused the BJP of acting unconstitutionally, alleging that AAP MPs were merged with the party before a formal merger process. He also questioned whether the Rajya Sabha chairman can effectively act on disqualification petitions. Sibal further criticized the Prime Minister’s silence over derogatory remarks about India, escalating political tensions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha quits AAP accusing it of corruption and shutting out honest workers

Raghav Chadha quits AAP accusing it of corruption and shutting out honest workers

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, shortly after leaving the Aam Aadmi Party, accused the party of abandoning its core principles. He claimed there is no room for honest workers, alleging AAP has been “corrupt” and “compromised.” Chadha also hit back at criticism from within the party, saying his decision was driven by disillusionment rather than fear.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
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