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Legal experts explained why the anti-defection law wasn’t applicable to the MPs and party leaders said they’re very surprised by one MP’s desertion

Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring stated that the defection of seven AAP MPs to BJP will have no impact in Punjab, as these MPs are 'rootless'. He criticized AAP for lacking ideology and giving tickets to industrialists for business interests, suggesting this is why they joined BJP to avoid investigations.

Raghav Chadha's defection from AAP to BJP, along with six other Rajya Sabha members, significantly weakens the party's parliamentary strength and national positioning. This move, which qualifies as a merger under anti-defection rules, erodes AAP's credibility and its ability to represent Punjab's interests nationally, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

Estranged AAP MP Raghav Chadha strongly refuted allegations from the party's Punjab unit that he failed to raise state issues in Parliament. He asserted his commitment to Punjab, highlighting numerous issues he has addressed, including pending funds, agricultural distress, and the drug menace. Chadha dismissed the claims as baseless and motivated, vowing that truth and facts would prevail.

Punjab AAP leaders accused Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha of betraying the state by not raising crucial issues like pending funds and flood relief in Parliament. Chadha, however, refuted the claims, calling them a "coordinated campaign" to silence him and asserting his commitment to making an impact, not a ruckus.

Raghav Chadha's diminished role in AAP, marked by his replacement as Rajya Sabha deputy leader and removal from speaking time allocation, signals a significant decline in his political clout, especially in Punjab. Once a key strategist, his prolonged absences and perceived overreach have led to a formal downsizing of his influence within the party.

A grenade attack outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh has ignited a political firestorm. Opposition leaders are criticizing the Punjab government over law and order, while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann deflects blame, asserting Chandigarh falls under central jurisdiction. The incident has raised concerns about communal harmony and security failures.