Major Blow to AAP: Rajya Sabha Chairman Approves Merger of 7 MPs with BJP

New Delhi: In a major political development, the Rajya Sabha Chairman has officially accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Members of Parliament into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move significantly changes the balance of power in the Upper House and deals a serious setback to AAP.

What Happened?

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including prominent leaders, submitted their request to merge with the BJP. After reviewing the matter, the Rajya Sabha Secretariat updated the party roster, confirming the merger. As a result, AAP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha has dropped from 10 to just 3 MPs.

Names of MPs Who Joined BJP

The seven MPs include:

  • Raghav Chadha
  • Ashok Mittal
  • Harbhajan Singh
  • Sandeep Pathak
  • Vikramjit Sahney
  • Swati Maliwal
  • Rajinder Gupta

BJP and NDA Gain Strength

Following the merger, BJP’s tally in the Rajya Sabha has risen to 113 seats, while the NDA alliance has climbed to 148 members, strengthening the ruling bloc’s position in Parliament.

AAP Reacts Strongly

AAP leaders have strongly opposed the move and called it a betrayal of public trust. The party has also sought action under anti-defection provisions and may challenge the decision legally.

Political Impact

  • AAP suffers a major setback in Parliament
  • BJP strengthens numbers in Rajya Sabha
  • NDA gets stronger ahead of future legislation
  • Opposition unity faces fresh challenge
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With this move, BJP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha is expected to rise further, giving the ruling party a stronger position in Parliament. At the same time, AAP’s numbers in the House have significantly reduced.

The political shift has sparked reactions across party lines, with opposition leaders questioning the development while BJP leaders have welcomed the decision.

This merger could have a wider impact on future legislative battles in Parliament and may also influence upcoming political strategies ahead of elections.

The development marks another important chapter in India’s fast-changing political landscape.