In a major political development, Raghav Chadha has announced that he, along with several other Rajya Sabha MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party, has decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The move marks a significant shift in the national political landscape and a major setback for the AAP’s parliamentary strength.

Addressing a press conference, Chadha said that two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members had collectively chosen to invoke constitutional provisions that allow a legislative group to merge with another party without attracting disqualification under the anti-defection law.

The development follows weeks of internal tensions within AAP, including Chadha’s removal from key party roles and visible differences with the leadership. Reports indicate that multiple MPs, including Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, are part of the shift, signalling a broader split within the party.

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Political analysts say the move could significantly weaken AAP’s presence in the Rajya Sabha, where it had a limited but strategic footprint. At the same time, it is being seen as a boost for the BJP, which continues to expand its influence by attracting leaders from opposition parties.

The merger, if formally completed under parliamentary procedures, could also have legal and procedural implications, particularly regarding recognition of party blocs and allocation of roles within the Upper House. The anti-defection framework allows such a merger if supported by at least two-thirds of a party’s legislators.

The development is expected to trigger strong political reactions in the coming days, with AAP likely to challenge the move both politically and legally, while the BJP positions it as a sign of growing support and ideological alignment.

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