A dramatic political realignment has unfolded in the Rajya Sabha as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, along with six other MPs, officially confirmed their exit from AAP and announced a merger with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In his first public statement on X after the development, Chadha detailed the procedural steps behind the move and cited constitutional provisions to justify the decision.
“More Than Two-Thirds Have Merged With BJP”
Chadha posted:
“Today, exercising the provisions of the Constitution of India, more than two-thirds of the AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha have merged with the BJP.”
He further added that formal documentation was submitted to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha:
“Seven MPs have signed the document, which was submitted to the Hon’ble Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.”
Chadha also confirmed his direct involvement in the process:
“I, along with two other MPs, personally handed over the signed documents.”
Names of MPs Involved in Merger Move
The MPs reportedly part of the merger include:
- Harbhajan Singh
- Swati Maliwal
- Raghav Chadha
- Ashok Mittal
- Sandeep Pathak
- Vikram Sahney
- Rajinder Gupta
Swati Maliwal Breaks Silence
In a reflective post on X, Swati Maliwal responded to the development by recalling her long association with public service and activism.
She wrote:
“In 2006, I left my job to choose the path of national service. Through the RTI movement, the Anna movement, the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party, and eight years of dedicated work in the Delhi Women's Commission, I contributed with complete honesty and devotion at every stage.”
