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Raghav Chadha's bill in Parliament could have stopped his AAP-BJP switch

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 12:38 IST

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha speaks in his video message about why he quit the AAP and joined the BJP, on Monday.

BJP’s strength in Rajya Sabha rises to 113 with inclusion of seven AAP members

Raghav Chadha on Friday announced that two-thirds of members of the AAP in the Rajya Sabha were merging with the BJP. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 27, 2026 07:11 IST

Rajya Sabha chair accepts Raghav Chadha, other AAP rebels' BJP merger

New Delhi: BJP National President Nitin Nabin meets Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal at the party's headquarters.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 11:03 IST

Regional Buzz | Raghav Chadha loses 2 million Insta followers

AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha addresses a press conference at the Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on India on Friday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 27, 2026 01:54 IST

AAP submits disqualification plea against 7 MPs to Rajya Sabha chairperson

BJP president Nitin Nabin meets Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal at the party headquarters, in New Delhi, on April 24

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 24:53 IST

Can Chadha, others lose Rajya Sabha seats? AAP seeks action amid legal questions

AAP had 10 MPs in the Upper House, of which seven merged with the BJP.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 13:08 IST

‘He told me to consider resigning’: Sahney on Kejriwal meeting before BJP move

Sahney said, “I met with Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday. I told him about our plans...”

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 17:13 IST

AAP to move Rajya Sabha chair, President against rebel MPs who joined BJP

* In a massive jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, quit the party on Friday, April 24, 2026. Then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, right, with AAP MP Ashok Mittal during an event in New Delhi, in this file photo dated Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 02:13 IST

Gaddar, baahri, catwalk: 3 words echo in Punjab after AAP's Raghav rupture

Aam Aadmi Party workers staging a protest outside the residence of MP Rajinder Gupta, owner of Trident Group, following his political shift to the BJP. The AAP workers wrote ‘gaddar’ (traitor) on the main gate of the house, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 24:21 IST

As Chadha walks into BJP, minister Bittu's ‘catwalk’ jibe is viral. He clarifies

Ravneet Singh Bittu came to the BJP two years ago from the Congress; Raghav Chadha was welcomed into saffron party by its chief Nitin Nabin on April 24.

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 22:17 IST

'Gaddar' graffiti on walls: Protests erupt against AAP Punjab MPs after BJP move

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 14:40 IST

Oppn submits fresh notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar over ‘proved misbehaviour'

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh and TMC leader Sagarika Ghose submitted the notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General.

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 01:31 IST

NDA strength in Rajya Sabha to increase after Raghav Chadha's AAP split

BJP National President Nitin Nabin meets Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal at the party's headquarters, in New Delhi, Friday, April 24.

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 06:46 IST

Raghav Chadha, 6 other Rajya Sabha MPs exit AAP to join BJP, desert Kejriwal

Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, front right, Sandeep Pathak, left, and others leave after a meeting with BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party's headquarters, in New Delhi, Friday, April 24, 2026.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 23:50 IST

AAP at crossroads, faces daunting rebuilding task

**EDS: FILE IMAGE** In a massive jolt to the Aam Aadmi Party, seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, quit the party on Friday, April 24, 2026. Chadha is seen with then Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at a protest at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, in this file photo dated Sunday, April 3, 2016. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist) (PTI04_24_2026_000437B)

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 03:24 IST

Swati Maliwal finally leaves AAP after 2-year rift: What stopped her so far

Nearly two years after her public fallout with Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has formally aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Published on Apr 24, 2026 13:38 IST

Raghav Chadha, 6 other Rajya Sabha AAP MPs ‘merge’ with BJP in tactical move

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 24:21 IST

Why can't women quota be given in existing Lok Sabha of 543? Big questions stay

Members vote on the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi on Friday, April 17, 2026. The amendment bill to tweak the women quota law of 2023 was defeated.

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 07:53 IST

‘I am the recently removed deputy leader’: Chadha's jibe at AAP in Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha at Parliament in New Delhi.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 09:19 IST

G-word at heart of fears: Why Oppn wants delimitation and women quota delinked

Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and its alliance partners stage a protest in Chennai against the constitutional amendments and delimitation proposed by the Modi government.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 10:56 IST

Centre orders Z security for Raghav Chadha in Delhi, Punjab after AAP's Z+ snub

After Chadha’s security was withdrawn by the Punjab government, the Centre asked the Delhi Police to maintain status quo related to his security. (PTI)

chandigarh news

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 09:25 IST

Bigger Lok Sabha may come at cost of diluted debate, scrutiny and accountability

A larger House might not always translate to a better-functioning House.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 01:19 IST

BJP president Nitin Nabin, 15 others sworn in as Rajya Sabha members

BJP national president Nitin Nabin took oath as Rajya Sabha member.

Published on Apr 16, 2026 09:12 IST

Punjab withdraws RS member Raghav Chadha’s Z-plus cover

Raghav Chadha, who represents Punjab in the Rajya Sabha, fell out with the AAP leadership and was replaced as the party’s Rajya Sabha deputy leader on April 2.

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 16, 2026 24:54 IST

‘No bill in sight’: Derek O'Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation

New Delhi, India - April 8, 2026: TMC MP Derek O'Brien addresses a press conference after a meeting between a party delegation and the full bench of the Election Commission, in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 07:26 IST

BJD appoints Manas Mangaraj as Rajya Sabha leader after exit of Sasmit Patra

Mangaraj said he would strive to uphold the values and vision of the BJD while effectively raising the concerns of the people of Odisha in the Rajya Sabha (X/manasrmangaraj)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 15:09 IST

JDU issues whip for MPs ahead of special Parliament session from April 16-18

JD(U) has asked its members to ensure their presence throughout the three-day session.

Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:09 IST

Important to implement women's quota in 2029: PM writes to LS, RS floor leaders

PM Modi urges floor leaders in both the houses of the Parliament to back the women's reservation bill.

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 06:41 IST

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP; decision on next Bihar CM pending

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan greets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as the latter takes oath as a member of the House, in New Delhi. (@SansadTV/YT via PTI Photo)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 10:25 IST

President Murmu renominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 03:57 IST

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