Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 24 Apr 2026,Friday Politics
In a major political setback for Arvind Kejriwal, Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal—who had replaced Raghav Chadha in the Upper House—has joined the BJP along with six other AAP MPs. The move was announced by Chadha, who said more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members supported the merger, allowing them to avoid disqualification under anti-defection laws. Aam Aadmi Party leaders criticised the switch as a betrayal. The development highlights deep internal rifts within AAP, triggered by leadership disputes and recent reshuffles, and significantly weakens the party’s presence in Parliament. (PC: PTI)
