BJP merger

24 Apr

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

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a firm and uncompromising message to the BJP, asserting that ever since strict laws against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) were enacted, the BJP’s unease has been evident as it struggles to accept decisive action on an issue deeply tied to Punjab’s sentiments. He stated that the BJP, which has repeatedly faced rejection in Punjab, has responded with hostility towards both the state and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), attempting to weaken a corruption-free government through intimidation, inducements, and efforts to engineer defections. Condemning both those leaving the party and those facilitating such…

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…