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Astrologer Claims She Predicted Raghav Chadha Switch to BJP Three Years Ago

Astrologer Claims She Predicted Raghav Chadha Switch to BJP Three Years Ago

A Delhi astrologer, Shruti Dwivedi, is trending after an old 2023 X post about Raghav Chadha’s alleged defection resurfaced following his dramatic party switch to BJP. Netizens are sharing screenshots and debating whether the prediction was coincidence or proof of “written-in-the-stars” claims, reigniting interest in astrology’s role in political narratives.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
AAP moves Rajya Sabha chair for disqualification of Raghav Chadha after BJP switch

AAP moves Rajya Sabha chair for disqualification of Raghav Chadha after BJP switch

AAP MP Sanjay Singh says the party will submit a letter to the Rajya Sabha Chairman seeking disqualification of Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak. Singh argues that their move to the BJP amounts to voluntarily relinquishing AAP membership under the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule, triggering the anti-defection provisions.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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AAP to seek disqualification of Rajya Sabha MPs over BJP switch

AAP to seek disqualification of Rajya Sabha MPs over BJP switch

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh says the party will approach the Rajya Sabha presiding officer to invoke the Tenth Schedule and seek disqualification of Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak. The move follows their reported shift to the BJP. Singh framed it as action for defection under constitutional provisions, setting up a potential legal and political showdown in Parliament.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha leads AAP Rajya Sabha exodus to BJP leaving Arvind Kejriwal with three loyalists

Raghav Chadha leads AAP Rajya Sabha exodus to BJP leaving Arvind Kejriwal with three loyalists

Raghav Chadha spearheaded a major shift in the Rajya Sabha, with seven of ten AAP members moving to the BJP and dramatically cutting the party’s parliamentary clout. After the defections, Arvind Kejriwal is left with only three AAP loyalists: Sanjay Singh, N.D. Gupta, and Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP MPs defect to BJP in hours leaving Rajya Sabha numbers in flux for Punjab

AAP MPs defect to BJP in hours leaving Rajya Sabha numbers in flux for Punjab

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mann calls AAP defectors traitors as Punjab CM accuses BJP of destabilizing party

Mann calls AAP defectors traitors as Punjab CM accuses BJP of destabilizing party

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann escalated the AAP-BJP fight, calling AAP Rajya Sabha members who joined the BJP “traitors.” He accused the BJP of trying to destabilize AAP while dismissing the departures as insignificant compared with public loyalty in Punjab. Mann suggested the party’s strength remains rooted in voters, not a few who left.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak quits AAP after decade plans switch to BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak quits AAP after decade plans switch to BJP

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak announced he is stepping down from the Aam Aadmi Party after about a decade, saying he is disillusioned with the party’s direction. He indicated his next move is to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, marking a notable shift for both parties as rivals seek new political ground ahead of future battles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP shock resignation wave as Raghav Chadha quits for BJP

AAP shock resignation wave as Raghav Chadha quits for BJP

Aam Aadmi Party has suffered another high-profile rupture as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and six others resigned and reportedly moved to the BJP. The latest split follows a familiar pattern of leaders exiting the party, with critics pointing to concerns about internal democracy and centralized control. Even so, AAP continues to hold strong electorally in key pockets.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP MPs resign and merge into BJP again as power swaps repeat

AAP MPs resign and merge into BJP again as power swaps repeat

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, resigned and announced a merger with the BJP, pointing to ideological convergence and frustration with AAP’s current direction. Analysts say it fits a repeating pattern: legislators from smaller parties aligning with the BJP after breakpoints emerge within their original ranks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Amit Shah vows to block Babri Masjid replica in Bengal while BJP worker lives

Amit Shah vows to block Babri Masjid replica in Bengal while BJP worker lives

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP will not allow construction of a “Babri Masjid” in West Bengal as long as even one party worker remains alive. He accused Mamata Banerjee’s government of permitting a mosque modeled on the Babri structure in Murshidabad. Shah also promised that after May 5, the BJP will identify and jail “infiltrators.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of undermining Punjab’s mandate after Raghav Chadha resigned from AAP and moved toward joining the BJP. Chadha alleged AAP has strayed from its founding ideals, calling it corrupt and compromised. Analysts say his departure, and possible defections of other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, could substantially weaken AAP’s Upper House influence.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP Rajya Sabha MPs move to BJP as Raghav Chadha names seven defectors

AAP Rajya Sabha MPs move to BJP as Raghav Chadha names seven defectors

Raghav Chadha announced that two-thirds of Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs will merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party, announcing seven members in a press conference. The move comes amid a history of internal turbulence in AAP since 2012, with multiple high-profile leaders including Shazia Ilmi and Kumar Vishwas previously distancing themselves over ideological differences and disputes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

AAP MP split in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha sparks BJP boost as Raghav Chadha backs Modi

Raghav Chadha has announced a major split among Aam Aadmi Party MPs in the Rajya Sabha, saying a significant number are set to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chadha claims AAP has strayed from its original ideals and supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development could reshape AAP’s national clout and tilt parliamentary strength further toward BJP.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
BJP MLA Served Notice For Threatening IPS Officer After SUV Accident Row

BJP MLA Served Notice For Threatening IPS Officer After SUV Accident Row

BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi has been served a show cause notice by the Madhya Pradesh unit after abusive and threatening remarks toward an IPS officer. The uproar follows an alleged SUV accident in which Lodhi’s son, Dinesh Lodhi, is accused of ramming five people while driving a speeding Thar. The remarks have now triggered internal party action.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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BJP leader targets Kharge over verbal violence claim as Modi remark triggers mandate row

BJP leader targets Kharge over verbal violence claim as Modi remark triggers mandate row

BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of “verbal violence” toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Kharge’s remark insults voters who elected him. Rathore demanded an apology and linked the controversy to broader political dynamics, including comments on Bengal politics and discussions around statehood in Jammu and Kashmir.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
BJP Breakthrough in Kerala as VV Rajesh Elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor With 51 Votes

BJP Breakthrough in Kerala as VV Rajesh Elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor With 51 Votes

VV Rajesh, the BJP state secretary and Kodunganoor ward councillor, was elected Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, becoming the first BJP mayor in the city. He secured 51 votes with support from 50 BJP councillors and one independent councillor, while LDF’s RP Shivaji received 29 and UDF’s KS Sabarinathan 17.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Modi Claims TMC Jungle Raj Will End Soon After May 4 In West Bengal

Modi Claims TMC Jungle Raj Will End Soon After May 4 In West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he is confident the BJP will win a landslide in West Bengal, pointing to Phase 1 polling as proof that the “temple of democracy” has been restored. Speaking at a Vijay Sankalp Sabha in Dumdum, he warned that the TMC’s “Maha Jungle Raj” will soon end, adding that “goons” won’t find space to hide after May 4.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
West Bengal Phase 1 Voting Starts Today With 152 Seats at Stake in TMC vs BJP Fight

West Bengal Phase 1 Voting Starts Today With 152 Seats at Stake in TMC vs BJP Fight

West Bengal goes to the polls for Phase 1 of the 2026 Legislative Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, with voting across 152 seats. The exercise spans 16 districts, including entire North Bengal and parts of South Bengal, along with Jangalmahal belts such as Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, and Paschim Medinipur. Campaign fever runs high for the TMC versus BJP contest.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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West Bengal Phase 1 Sees Historic 92.68 Turnout as BJP Challenges TMC for Fourth Term

West Bengal Phase 1 Sees Historic 92.68 Turnout as BJP Challenges TMC for Fourth Term

Voting in Phase 1 of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu assembly elections concluded Thursday with overwhelming turnout in both states. West Bengal recorded a historic 92.68% turnout by 10 pm, intensifying the battle between BJP and ruling TMC, which is aiming for a fourth consecutive term. Tamil Nadu also voted in this phase as DMK seeks its second term.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Mamata Banerjee Fires Back Over Staged Jhal Muri Stopover With Bhelpuri Challenge

Mamata Banerjee Fires Back Over Staged Jhal Muri Stopover With Bhelpuri Challenge

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took aim at the BJP and Prime Minister, alleging the party stage-managed the PM’s election-related stopover in Jhargram to eat jhal muri. Speaking at Bowbazar, she turned the debate to her own food habits, saying she eats everything from fish and chicken curry to dhokla, dosa and Eid vermicelli—adding, “Don’t teach me religion.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
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