Firstly, Rajya Sabha approved the merger of seven AAP rebel MPs with BJP. Moreover, the Secretariat issued an official notification confirming this decision. Therefore, the political landscape shifted sharply after this recognition.
Govt Welcomes Rebels Publicly
Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted through a social media post. He stated that Chairman CP Radhakrishnan accepted the merger request officially. Furthermore, he confirmed names including Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal. Additionally, Harbhajan Singh, Swati Maliwal, Rajinder Gupta, and Vikramjit Singh Sahani joined BJP ranks.
Honb’le Chairman Rajya Sabha Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan Ji has accepted the merger of 7 AAP MPs with BJP. Now, Raghav Chadha ji, Sandeep Pathak ji, Ashok Mittal ji, Harbhajan Singh ji, Swati Maliwal ji, Rajinder Gupta ji & Vikramjit Singh Sahney ji are Members of BJP Parliamentary…
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) April 27, 2026
Praise And Political Message
Moreover, Rijiju praised these MPs for disciplined conduct and respectful behaviour in Parliament. He said they never used abusive language or showed indiscipline. Furthermore, he welcomed them into NDA under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Additionally, he took a swipe at the opposition by mentioning the ‘tukde-tukde’ INDI alliance.
AAP’s Legal Push Fails
Earlier, AAP attempted to block this shift through formal complaint. Sanjay Singh wrote to Chairman CP Radhakrishnan seeking disqualification of rebel MPs. He argued that their move amounts to defection and betrayal. Moreover, he claimed it disrespects Punjab voters and the Constitution. However, authorities rejected this demand through the latest notification.
Numbers Shrink For AAP
Consequently, the upper house now counts these leaders under BJP. As a result, AAP’s presence dropped significantly in Rajya Sabha. Currently, only three AAP MPs remain in the House. These include Sanjay Singh, ND Gupta, and Balbir Singh Seechewal.
Political Impact Continues
Finally, this development signals a major shift within parliamentary politics. Meanwhile, legal options remain open for AAP if needed. Therefore, future moves may shape further political equations in the coming days.
