The Economic Times

Seven AAP MPs including Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal officially part of BJP as Rajya Sabha chair accepts merger

Seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan approved their merger petition. This move significantly shifts the party numbers in the Upper House. The BJP's strength increases while AAP's reduces. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju welcomed the MPs. AAP has called the merger unconstitutional and sought clarification on record changes.