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Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak booked in Punjab, BJP accuses Kejriwal of ‘political vendetta’

Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak booked in Punjab, BJP accuses Kejriwal of ‘political vendetta’

Punjab Police has booked Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, who recently switched from AAP to the BJP with six others, sources said on Saturday. Two FIRs have been lodged against Pathak under non-bailable sections, they said. No further details about the FIRs have been disclosed yet. Pathak was among the seven Rajya Sabha MPs who had quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the BJP. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Raghav Chadha hits out at AAP, says party has a ‘toxic work environment’

Raghav Chadha hits out at AAP, says party has a ‘toxic work environment’

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Raghav Chadha on Monday announced his exit from the political party he co-founded, alleging a “toxic work environment” and claiming that internal functioning had deteriorated significantly in recent years. In a self-made video statement, Chadha said he entered politics after leaving a promising career as a Chartered Accountant and dedicated nearly 15 years of his “prime youth” to building the party, reported ANI. “I didn`t come into politics to build a career. I became a founding member of a political party. I gave fifteen years of my prime youth to this party,” Chadha said in the video. However, he alleged that the organisation had changed over time, claiming that it was no longer functioning in its original spirit. “But today, this party is no longer the same old party. Today, there`s a toxic work environment in this party. You are stopped from working. You are stopped from speaking in Parliament,” he said. Chadha further alleged that the party had fallen under the control of “a few corrupt and compromised people” …

Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts their merger with BJP

Rajya Sabha Chairman accepts their merger with BJP

Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday accepted the merger of seven AAP MPs led by Raghav Chadha with the BJP. This comes after the MPs quit AAP citing deviation from party principles. The development significantly strengthens BJP in Rajya Sabha Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Op Lotus’ effect: How ‘mergers’ of Opposition legislators, factions with BJP took place in states after 2014 | Political Pulse News

‘Op Lotus’ effect: How ‘mergers’ of Opposition legislators, factions with BJP took place in states after 2014 | Political Pulse News

There have been multiple instances of the Opposition MPs and MLAs changing their party loyalties and switching to the BJP since 2014, when the latter swept to power at the Centre with its first absolute majority. The crossing over of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, to the BJP Friday falls in one of the ways this has happened – seeking to beat the anti-defection law through a two-thirds strength of the defecting faction. Some of its other methods have included resignations – such as the resignations of 22 Congress MLAs in Madhya Pradesh in March 2020 to topple the Kamal Nath government – and aiding the BJP without shifting to it, like eight Congress MLAs defying party whip and abstaining during a trust vote to help the BJP government in Manipur survive in 2020, besides the cases of individual leaders joining the BJP. The seven rebel AAP MPs used a method that has been used several times in the past – that of breaking more than two-thirds of …

Nitin Nabin welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP

Nitin Nabin welcomes Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, others to BJP

BJP National President Nitin Nabin met and welcomed the Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi after they joined the Bhartiya Janata Party. Taking it to X, Nabin on Friday extended warm wishes to all seven Members of the Parliament, encouraging them to work towards achieving the goal of “Viksit Bharat by 2047.” “Welcomed Raghav Chadha Ji, Sandeep Pathak Ji, and Ashok Mittal Ji to the BJP family at the Party HQ today. Also, best wishes to Harbhajan Singh Ji, Swati Maliwal Ji, Vikram Sahney Ji, and Rajinder Gupta Ji to work under the dynamic leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji towards the goal of #ViksitBharat2047,” he wrote. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls defecting AAP MPs ‘gaddars’, targets BJP

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls defecting AAP MPs ‘gaddars’, targets BJP

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday dubbed AAP’s Rajya Sabha members, who quit the party and announced joining the BJP, as “gaddars” (traitors). Addressing a press conference here, Mann alleged that the BJP was trying to break the AAP and had “betrayed the people of Punjab.” When they did not find anything against Bhagwant Mann, they tried to break AAP, said Mann, who returned on Friday after nearly a week-long visit to the Netherlands and Finland to attract investments for his state. They are perturbed why Mann is becoming the leader of people, Mann said, hitting out at the BJP. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Arvind Kejriwal says BJP `betrayed Punjabis` after AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit

Arvind Kejriwal says BJP `betrayed Punjabis` after AAP Rajya Sabha MPs quit

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the BJP had once again betrayed the people of Punjab after seven Rajya Sabha MPs quit the party. Kejriwal, in a post on X, said, “The BJP has once again betrayed Punjabis.” बीजेपी ने फिर से पंजाबियों के साथ किया धक्का — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 24, 2026 In a big setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, three party MPs – Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal – on Friday announced a split in the party and said that two-thirds of the party`s members in Rajya Sabha had decided to “merge with the BJP”. Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs including Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal quit party; to join BJP Addressing a joint press conference, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha and Sandeep Pathak said they were joining the BJP. Chadha claimed that nearly two-thirds of AAP`s Rajya Sabha MPs had quit the party and would join the BJP as a separate faction. “We have decided that we, the 2/3rd members belonging to the …

Marathi Actor Sandeep Pathak Plays Halgi At 100th All India Marathi Drama Conference

Sandeep Pathak is known for Asambhav and Eka Lagnachi Dusri Goshta. During the event, Sandeep Pathak and Sudhir Nikam delighted the audience by playing the halgi in the Natya Dindi. Marathi actor Sandeep Pathak enjoys immense popularity among the audience, captivating hearts with his compelling performances. With years of contribution to the Marathi entertainment industry, he has become a beloved figure, known for his strong acting skills and impeccable comedy timing. Engaging actively on social media, Sandeep shares touching and educational daily life videos. Hailing from Majalgaon in Beed, Sandeep recently gained attention for his skill in playing the Halgi, a musical instrument, as seen in a viral video. He recently hosted the inaugural function of the 100th All India Marathi Drama Conference in Pune, featuring a grand Rath Yatra and bike rally. Iconic characters from 100 Marathi theatre masterpieces were portrayed, capturing the attention of Pune residents. The event saw the presence of key figures, including Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad President Prashant Damle and other actors. Following Pune, the Natydindis of the 100th …

3 AAP Leaders Sandeep Pathak, Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj To Join Seat-Sharing Talks Of INDIA Bloc Tomorrow: Report

Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj will be a part of the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi (File) New Delhi: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak and Delhi cabinet ministers Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj will participate in the INDIA bloc meeting on Monday to discuss seat sharing, party sources said. According to the sources, the Opposition bloc will meet in Delhi tomorrow to discuss seat sharing. “Sandeep Pathak, Atishi, and Saurabh Bharadwaj will attend the meeting on behalf of AAP,” the source said. The AAP and Congress have to work out a seat-sharing formula in Delhi and Punjab where the Arvind Kejriwal-led party is in power. In Punjab, the state units of both AAP and Congress are confident of their victory. AAP sources had earlier ruled out the possibility of an alliance with Congress in Punjab. After extensive internal consultations, the Congress has begun seat-sharing talks in some states with like-minded parties of the INDIA bloc for the crucial Lok Sabha elections. Formal negotiations for seat-sharing with Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab and Delhi will begin on …

AAP appoints Rajya Sabha member Sandeep Pathak as its national general secretary | Latest News India

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday appointed Rajya Sabha member Sandeep Pathak after it became eligible for national party status following the recent Gujarat assembly election results. Pathak was the election in-charge for Punjab and Gujarat. He was AAP’s surprise pick for Rajya Sabha after Arvind Kejriwal’s party registered a thumping victory in Punjab. “Aam Aadmi Party hereby appoints Dr. Sandeep Pathak as the Rashtriya Sangathan Mahamantri (National General Secretary Organisation),” AAP said in a release. “He will also be a Permanent Invitee to the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the party.” Pathak is an assistant professor in Department of Energy Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. AAP national convener and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the IIT professor over his appointment as the party’s national general secretary and wished him luck for his new responsibility. “I congratulate Dr Sandeep Pathak and wish him good luck for his new responsibility. We have to build AAP sangthan in every nook and corner of the country,” Kejriwal said in a tweet. …