Raghav Chadha and six MPs split with AAP underlines urgency of strengthening inner-party democracy
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, merged with BJP after invoking constitutional provisions. The defection highlights recurring issues of legislators switching parties and raises concerns about internal party democracy regulation. AAP may file disqualification petitions. The incident underscores the need for stronger regulations governing political party internal functioning and member dissent.
Key Entities
Raghav ChadhaAam Aadmi Party (AAP)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Rajya SabhaElection Commission of IndiaIndian National CongressRepresentation of People Act 1950