Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh & More: AAP’s 7 Rajya Sabha MPs Switch to BJP

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Big news shaking up Indian politics today (Raghav Chadha)—seven out of AAP’s ten Rajya Sabha MPs just jumped ship to the BJP. Yeah, you read that right. Names like Raghav Chadha and cricket legend Harbhajan Singh are leading the pack. They pulled this off legally by merging under the anti-defection law, so no seats lost. Happened on April 24, 2026, and everyone’s talking about it.

Raghav Chadha, the young gun who was AAP’s rising star, held a press conference with Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal. They handed over papers to the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Chadha said AAP lost its way after 15 years—he’s been loyal but done. Now praising Modi and Shah? Wild turn.

Who Exactly Left AAP?

Most are from Punjab, elected in 2022. Quick rundown:

  • Raghav Chadha: Sharp lawyer type, was Delhi MLA, got suspended lately.
  • Harbhajan Singh: The turbanator! Off-spinner hero, jumped into politics in 2022.
  • Sandeep Pathak: IIT whiz kid, AAP’s strategy guy—feels sidelined now.
  • Ashok Mittal: Runs Lovely Professional University, had some ED heat recently.
  • Rajinder Gupta: Super rich Trident Group boss, Punjab’s top earner.
  • Vikram Sahney: Businessman with a Padma Shri for good work.
  • Swati Maliwal: Fought for women’s rights, ex-DCW head from Delhi.

Only three AAP folks left in Rajya Sabha: Balbir Singh, Sanjay Singh, and ND Gupta.

What AAP Leaders Are Saying

Kejriwal’s furious—called it BJP’s betrayal of Punjab. Bhagwant Mann? Straight-up labeled them traitors running scared. Ouch. This hurts AAP bad, especially with Punjab elections coming up. Down from 10 MPs to just 3 now.

Why It Worked (Legally)

They used a loophole in the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule. If two-thirds of your group merges with another party, it’s cool—no defection charges. Smart move, right? Chadha basically said it’s to escape AAP’s mess.

What’s Next for Politics?

BJP scores big—more seats, big names, no extra elections. AAP? Losing Harbhajan’s fame and Gupta’s cash flow stings. Feels like old Kejriwal days are cracking, with insiders spilling on fights.

Punjab’s gonna feel this. Voters there love drama, but will they buy the switch? Letters are with the Chairman—approval soon. Politics, man—never a dull day.

What do you think? AAP rebound or more exits? Drop your take below!

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