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Why did Harbhajan Singh switch from AAP to BJP? Cricketer-turned-politician reveals reason

Cricketer-turned-politician Harbhajan Singh has opened up about his decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying his move was largely driven by frustration over his ideas and suggestions not receiving a response within his former party. In an interview with the news agency PTI, the former India off-spinner also spoke about the protests outside his Jalandhar residence after he switched political affiliations, including the burning of his effigy and slogans branding him a Traitor. 46-year-old Harbhajan Singh entered the Rajya Sabha in 2022 as an AAP nominee. In April this year, he joined the BJP along with six other AAP members.