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'Ghayal' turns 'ghatak': How Raghav Chadha's exit delivers 5 big blows to AAP

Raghav Chadha's defection from AAP to BJP, along with six other Rajya Sabha members, significantly weakens the party's parliamentary strength and national positioning. This move, which qualifies as a merger under anti-defection rules, erodes AAP's credibility and its ability to represent Punjab's interests nationally, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

24 Apr 2026 8:31 pm