Gang of seven: On the AAP defections
Seven members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), increasing the BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha to 113 and exceeding the halfway mark for the National Democratic Alliance. This merger highlights the opportunism of AAP and its disregard for democratic institutions, as it follows a pattern of defections from other parties. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of this merger under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which prohibits defection by elected representatives.
26 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The Aam Aadmi Party experienced a setback as seven of its MPs joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, coinciding with Arvind Kejriwal's campaign visit to West Bengal.
27 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan accepted the merger of seven AAP MPs with the BJP, significantly increasing the BJP's strength in the Upper House.
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Seven AAP members joined the BJP, increasing the party's Rajya Sabha strength and prompting legal review by the Supreme Court.
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