The Economic Times

AAP slams BJP's 'Operation Lotus' as Raghav Chadha and 6 other Rajya Sabha MPs defect to saffron party

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of orchestrating 'Operation Lotus' after seven AAP MPs defected to the saffron party. Raghav Chadha, one of the defecting MPs, stated they chose positive politics over quitting public service, citing a desire to distance themselves from alleged party 'crimes' and exercising constitutional provisions to merge with the BJP.