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Moga AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora has initiated a defamation lawsuit against former AAP leader Swati maliwal. Arora is suing maliwal for allegedly labelling Punjab AAP MLAs as "sheep and goats" in a social media post. The MLA stated she felt deeply insulted by the remarks and seeks an unconditional apology, with the case scheduled for hearing on May 19.

The tragic story of two sisters in East UP, subjected to horrifying incidents of abuse by their father, is one that clouds the heart and illuminates the grim realities of survivor stigma.

Swati maliwal, a former AAP Rajya Sabha MP, explained her defection to BJP, citing alleged assault by an AAP leader and the party's stance against the Women's Reservation Bill. She stated her decision was influenced by Kejriwal's perceived lack of listening and the "royal treatment" of the aide she accused.

It's a tragic story, far more common than society cares to admit, that shows just how little has changed for incest survivors and why they are mostly still left to fight alone

This development comes after CM Mann left for his meeting with President Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the national capital later in the day. He will raise the issue of recent merger of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs into BJP, which included the likes of Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta, Vikram Sahney and Swati maliwal.

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 to voice concerns regarding the alleged misuse of state machinery in Punjab. He plans to highlight political vendetta against former AAP MPs who recently joined the BJP. Chadha, along with three other MPs, will present these issues to the President.

Rajya Sabha MP Swati maliwal, now with the BJP, revealed she was intimidated and threatened after alleging an assault by an AAP aide at Kejriwal's residence in 2024. She claimed immense pressure to withdraw her FIR, leading to her being sidelined by the party. maliwal also criticized AAP's governance in Punjab and praised PM Modi's leadership.

Swati maliwal, once a close Arvind Kejriwal aide, now leads a significant AAP exodus to the BJP. Citing ideological drift and internal democracy's collapse, maliwal's move follows a personal rupture after accusing a CM aide of assault. Her journey from loyalist to fierce critic culminates in a move that could reshape AAP's parliamentary presence, mirroring other early leaders' sidelining.

Former aide to Arvind Kejriwal and now BJP leader Swati maliwal has accused the ex-Delhi CM of hypocrisy, claiming he began his political journey in torn pants with a two-rupee pen and a dilapidated car, but after coming to power built a house worth Rs 100 crore.She also criticised the AAP's governance in Punjab. The remarks follow a significant party exodus.

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha members resigned, widening a rift that began with Swati maliwal's assault allegations. Raghav Chadha's removal as deputy leader signaled deepening internal divides. While some cited ED/CBI fears and corruption, others like Ashok Mittal faced ED raids, fueling speculation about the BJP's 'Operation Lotus'.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5. The meeting concerns seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs who have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mann seeks to discuss the recall of these MPs. The Rajya Sabha Chairman has officially accepted the merger. This reduces the Aam Aadmi Party's strength in the Upper House.

This of RS MPs comes just a little over 14 months after AAP faced a rout on its homeground Delhi and when the party is bracing itself for a tough battle to save its govt in Punjab. The “defection” takes away the bounce the party enjoyed following Kejriwal’s discharge in the liquor case. The departures, besides denting AAP’s presence in Parliament also brings out its vulnerability as it now faces the big challenge of keeping its flock together — MLAs in Punjab ahead of the 2027 assembly.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann will meet President Murmu on May 5 to "safeguard the mandate of the people" following the defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP. Mann, accompanied by party MLAs, will press for the "recall" of the MPs, though legal provisions for such a recall are absent.

Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority.