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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
BJP MP Raghav Chadha warns he is Punjab govt next target after meeting President Murmu

BJP MP Raghav Chadha warns he is Punjab govt next target after meeting President Murmu

BJP MP Raghav Chadha told President Droupadi Murmu that Punjab is practising “vendetta politics” against MPs who left the Aam Aadmi Party. He made the claim days after Punjab registered two FIRs against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who also switched from AAP to the BJP. Chadha says he fears he will be the next target.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026

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Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu May 5 over claims of vendetta against merged AAP MPs

Raghav Chadha to meet President Murmu May 5 over claims of vendetta against merged AAP MPs

BJP MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5, seeking her intervention after alleging political vendetta in Punjab. Chadha claims the state government’s machinery was misused for targeted action against MPs who recently left AAP and merged with the BJP, and says he has requested the President be apprised of these allegations.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 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
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

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AAP fires back as Sanjay Singh calls BJP rumours linking Punjab MLAs to Raghav Chadha misinformation

AAP fires back as Sanjay Singh calls BJP rumours linking Punjab MLAs to Raghav Chadha misinformation

Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh dismissed reports that Punjab MLAs are in contact with Raghav Chadha, saying the narrative is misinformation spread by the BJP. As protests continue in Punjab against Chadha and other Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the party, Singh warned that those who switched sides will lose their memberships.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha defection rocks AAP as Kejriwal faces hardest leadership test yet

Raghav Chadha defection rocks AAP as Kejriwal faces hardest leadership test yet

Raghav Chadha and six other AAP MPs have moved to the BJP, triggering a shakeup inside the Aam Aadmi Party. The development raises tough questions about Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership and the party’s organisational strength, while also reshaping power equations in Punjab—AAP’s only governing state. AAP now has to regroup quickly ahead of the next electoral challenge.

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
Raghav Chadha Loses 1.1 Million Instagram Followers in 24 Hours After BJP Switch

Raghav Chadha Loses 1.1 Million Instagram Followers in 24 Hours After BJP Switch

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha reportedly shed over 1.1 million Instagram followers within 24 hours of announcing his defection to the BJP. The abrupt drop, following his move with six other AAP MPs on April 24, has triggered a Gen Z backlash debate—fueling questions about how quickly youth audiences punish political switches online.

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

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Raghav Chadha BJP switch sparks viral corporate lesson Leave if not valued

Raghav Chadha BJP switch sparks viral corporate lesson Leave if not valued

Former AAP leader Raghav Chadha’s switch to the BJP is now driving a viral Instagram debate about workplace value. As Chadha and six other AAP MPs joined the BJP, netizens compared politics to corporate life, posting that employees should “leave the company” if they feel undervalued. The move is widely seen as a major jolt to Arvind Kejriwal’s camp.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Punjab CM Mann demands President intervention after AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP

Punjab CM Mann demands President intervention after AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sought urgent President’s intervention after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, joined the BJP. The sudden shift has sparked a major political crisis and renewed questions over how India’s anti-defection law applies in cases of party switching. The move signals escalation at the highest constitutional level.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
AAP in Punjab faces deeper revolt as 43 MLAs reportedly back Raghav Chadha

AAP in Punjab faces deeper revolt as 43 MLAs reportedly back Raghav Chadha

Just a day after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, reportedly moved to the BJP, fresh reports claim trouble is spreading in Punjab. Sources suggest as many as 43 Punjab MLAs are in touch with Chadha, signaling a potential internal split that could further weaken the party’s state leadership and strategy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 25 Apr 2026
AAP crisis deepens as seven Rajya Sabha MPs quit for BJP despite Kejriwal meet outreach

AAP crisis deepens as seven Rajya Sabha MPs quit for BJP despite Kejriwal meet outreach

The Aam Aadmi Party is reeling after Raghav Chadha and six Rajya Sabha MPs quit and joined the BJP, exposing a serious internal rift. Despite Arvind Kejriwal’s efforts to reconcile, the lawmakers refused to engage, leaving AAP scrambling for damage control and recalibrating its political strategy after the unexpected defection.

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

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Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit party as Rekha Gupta blasts Kejriwal dictatorship claim

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit party as Rekha Gupta blasts Kejriwal dictatorship claim

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have resigned, with Raghav Chadha accusing the party of abandoning its founding principles. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called it a blow to Arvind Kejriwal’s leadership, while AAP denounced the move as betrayal and blamed the BJP for orchestrating the split.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
AAP MPs can merge with BJP without breaking anti defection rules Supreme Court backed loophole

AAP MPs can merge with BJP without breaking anti defection rules Supreme Court backed loophole

Legal experts say India’s anti defection law has a built in exit route under the Tenth Schedule. They argue a two thirds majority of a legislature party can merge into another party, so seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha could join BJP without violating rules. The Supreme Court has upheld this provision, though critics call it ineffective and want it replaced.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Joins BJP With Six MPs and Memes Take Over Online

Raghav Chadha Quits AAP Joins BJP With Six MPs and Memes Take Over Online

Raghav Chadha’s sudden exit from AAP to join BJP along with six MPs has triggered instant chaos—first in political circles, then across social media. Memes, satire, and reactions poured in as users turned the dramatic switch into jokes, fueling a viral debate on loyalty, optics, and what happens next in Parliament.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026
Seven AAP MPs quit after Delhi shock leaving party facing tough polls in Punjab Goa and Gujarat

Seven AAP MPs quit after Delhi shock leaving party facing tough polls in Punjab Goa and Gujarat

Seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs, including prominent figures, have quit the party, reducing its parliamentary strength and disrupting election preparation. The departures land as AAP confronts leadership pressures and faces major assembly tests ahead in Gujarat, Goa, and Punjab. Analysts see the exodus as a turning point that could determine whether AAP can regroup and expand—or stall its political momentum.

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

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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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