AAP MPs Join BJP: Political Earthquake Rocks Kejriwal
AAP MPs join BJP as Raghav Chadha leads major defections, triggering a political earthquake for AAP and deepening Arvind Kejriwal party crisis.
SANJANA DUTTA 
NEW DELHI, April 2026 — AAP MPs join BJP in a major political development as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha led a wave of defections from the Aam Aadmi Party, triggering what many are calling a political earthquake for AAP.
The dramatic move has intensified the Arvind Kejriwal party crisis and raised fresh questions over AAP’s internal stability ahead of upcoming elections.
AAP MPs Join BJP in Major Political Earthquake
Raghav Chadha joins BJP along with six other MPs, significantly weakening AAP’s strength in the Rajya Sabha.
The defections include prominent figures and could reshape parliamentary equations.
Raghav Chadha Joins BJP Amid AAP Split
Raghav Chadha, once seen as a close aide of Arvind Kejriwal, publicly announced his decision to quit AAP.
He cited ideological differences and internal issues within the party.
Political Earthquake for AAP Deepens Crisis
The political earthquake for AAP has sparked allegations of “Operation Lotus” from party leaders.
AAP has accused the BJP of engineering the split.
Arvind Kejriwal Party Crisis Intensifies
The Arvind Kejriwal party crisis has worsened as senior leaders continue to question the party’s direction.
Analysts believe the split could impact AAP’s national ambitions.
AAP Split Could Reshape Opposition Politics
The AAP split may have wider consequences for opposition unity in India.
It could also strengthen the BJP’s position in Parliament.
The Bigger Picture: Political Realignment Underway
This major defection signals a new phase in India’s political landscape.
The AAP MPs join BJP story could become one of the biggest political shifts of 2026.
