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Sunetra Pawar resigns Rajya Sabha seat after Baramati bypoll win in shock-fast move

Sunetra Pawar resigns Rajya Sabha seat after Baramati bypoll win in shock-fast move

Sunetra Pawar has resigned from her Rajya Sabha seat, just two days after a major victory in the Baramati assembly bypoll. She won by a record margin of over 2 lakh votes. Pawar became a Rajya Sabha member in June 2024, and she had been sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on January 31.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Mehbooba Mufti slams National Conference for dragging Quran into Rajya Sabha cross voting row

Mehbooba Mufti slams National Conference for dragging Quran into Rajya Sabha cross voting row

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the National Conference of dragging Quran into a partisan Rajya Sabha cross-voting dispute to hide governance failures. PDP leaders rejected NC’s claim that legislators should swear on the Quran to prove they did not back BJP in last year’s elections, calling the allegations a diversion. The standoff intensifies political rhetoric ahead of further parliamentary scrutiny.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026

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BJP gains Bengal boost for Rajya Sabha strength but the payoff starts only in 2029

BJP gains Bengal boost for Rajya Sabha strength but the payoff starts only in 2029

BJP’s recent electoral wins are expected to gradually expand its Rajya Sabha strength, with the effects becoming visible only from 2029 onward. States like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are likely to contribute to this shift, while Congress’s representation is projected to shrink. Overall, the NDA’s growing Upper House numbers could reshape parliamentary influence in the coming decade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 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
Bhagwant Mann urges President to cancel AAP MPs membership after BJP switch

Bhagwant Mann urges President to cancel AAP MPs membership after BJP switch

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has urged President Droupadi Murmu to cancel the membership of seven Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mann made the request after the reported merger of the MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, raising fresh controversy over party defection rules.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
Nitish Kumar Leaves Aney Marg After Two Decades Moving to Old Home Near Rival

Nitish Kumar Leaves Aney Marg After Two Decades Moving to Old Home Near Rival

Nitish Kumar has vacated Bihar’s CM residence at 1 Aney Marg after nearly two decades, following his move to the Rajya Sabha. The shift ends a long chapter for the residence and its staff and signals a new phase for the JD(U) leader. He is relocating to his former home at 7 Circular Road, positioned behind the CM House.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026

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AAP defector Sandeep Pathak booked in Punjab as police file two non bailable FIRs

AAP defector Sandeep Pathak booked in Punjab as police file two non bailable FIRs

Punjab Police has reportedly filed two non-bailable FIRs against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak after he left AAP and joined BJP. Pathak was among seven AAP MPs who resigned, alleging the party had drifted from its core principles. Their merger with BJP has also weakened AAP’s presence in the Upper House.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times 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
Congress fires back at AAP as seven MPs merge with BJP in Rajya Sabha

Congress fires back at AAP as seven MPs merge with BJP in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman has acknowledged the merger of seven AAP MPs with the BJP, prompting sharp criticism from Congress. Senior leader Ajay Maken called AAP the “B team” of the BJP and alleged financial influence in how Rajya Sabha seats were allocated. He further claimed the average net worth of the MPs who defected is over ₹818 crore, escalating the political fight.

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

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands Rajya Sabha clarification over alleged unauthorized party status changes

AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands Rajya Sabha clarification over alleged unauthorized party status changes

AAP MP Sanjay Singh has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General seeking urgent clarification over alleged unauthorized changes to the party’s position in official parliamentary records. Singh claims AAP’s status in Rajya Sabha documents and publications was altered without prior intimation or approval from party leadership. The letter calls the matter for immediate review and correction.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
BJD seeks disqualification of eight MLAs over alleged cross voting in Rajya Sabha

BJD seeks disqualification of eight MLAs over alleged cross voting in Rajya Sabha

Biju Janata Dal has asked Odisha Assembly Speaker to disqualify eight MLAs accused of anti-party conduct and violating the whip in the recent Rajya Sabha elections. The BJD claims their cross-voting amounts to voluntarily giving up party membership. Congress has also acted against its MLAs for similar reasons, escalating conflict over party discipline in the state assembly.

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 alleges Centre threatened MPs into joining BJP as petition awaits Rajya Sabha ruling

AAP alleges Centre threatened MPs into joining BJP as petition awaits Rajya Sabha ruling

AAP’s Sanjay Singh claims the Centre pressured seven Rajya Sabha MPs, including Ashok Mittal, to merge with BJP. Singh said he hopes Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan will rule favourably on his petition seeking disqualification. The charge follows the MPs’ switch to the BJP, raising questions over political defection and process in the upper house.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026

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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 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
Rajya Sabha Chairman OKs merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP pushing tally to 113

Rajya Sabha Chairman OKs merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP pushing tally to 113

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has approved the merger of seven AAP MPs with the BJP, a decision finalised on April 27, 2026. The move sharply weakens the Aam Aadmi Party’s standing in the Upper House and shifts the balance of power, lifting the BJP tally to 113 and intensifying the political crisis for Arvind Kejriwal’s party.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 27 Apr 2026
Piyush Goyal slams AAP as MPs quit for BJP, calling party corrupt and misgoverned

Piyush Goyal slams AAP as MPs quit for BJP, calling party corrupt and misgoverned

Union Minister Piyush Goyal reacted after two-thirds of AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, joined the BJP. He alleged AAP has abandoned its core values and has become linked with corruption and misgovernance. The move marks a major reshuffle in the party’s upper house presence and intensifies the political fight ahead of upcoming battles.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 26 Apr 2026

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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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