Raghav Chadha says 2/3rd of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs merging with BJP: Here’s FULL list

Raghav Chadha announced that seven out of ten AAP Rajya Sabha MPs have merged with BJP. This marks a major political shift and raises questions over AAP’s strength in Parliament.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 24 April 2026, 4:15 PM IST

7 of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs merging with BJP (Img: Raghav Chadha PC)

New Delhi: In a significant political development, Raghav Chadha resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that seven Rajya Sabha MPs including him have moved.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Chadha said he was stepping away from the party after concluding that it had drifted from its founding principles.

Mega Split in AAP

7 out of 10 Rajya Sabha MPs quit the party and join BJP, triggering a major political shake-up. Big names include Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal.

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He stated that his decision followed years of internal reflection, adding that he no longer believed the party was working in the national interest.

Claim of Rajya Sabha Merger

Chadha further said that two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members have decided to merge with the BJP, invoking constitutional provisions that allow such a move without disqualification.

Big jolt to Kejriwal: Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak quit AAP, join BJP

Alongside Chadha, Ashok Kumar Mittal and Sandeep Pathak also announced their exit from AAP and entry into the BJP.

List of MPs Who Switched Sides

1- Raghav Chadha

2- Sandeep Pathak

3- Ashok Mittal

4- Swati Maliwal

5- Harbhajan Singh

6- Rajinder Gupta

7- Vikramjit Singh Sahney

Criticism of AAP Leadership

Explaining his departure, Chadha said the AAP had moved away from its core values and was no longer aligned with its original mission. He remarked that he felt “in the wrong party” despite years of association.