BJP merger

24 Apr

Bhagwant Mann Blasts Raghav Chadha Camp Over BJP Switch, Says Defectors Betrayed Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday launched a fierce attack on the Aam Aadmi Party MPs who have reportedly joined hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of betraying Punjab and abandoning the trust of the people. Responding to reports of a merger involving a section of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members with the BJP, Mann questioned the legitimacy and motives of the leaders involved, asserting they do not speak for Punjab. Without mincing words, the Chief Minister termed the MPs joining the BJP as “traitors” and said their actions were against the mandate given to…

24 Apr

Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Quit AAP, Announce Move to BJP

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal on Friday announced they were leaving the party and aligning themselves with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The three leaders made the announcement at a joint press briefing, saying they were invoking constitutional provisions related to merger by two-thirds members of a legislative group. Raghav Chadha said the trio had decided to separate from AAP and join the BJP, describing the move as a collective political decision.Their exit is being seen as a significant blow to AAP’s strength…