AAP seeks disqualification of seven defecting MPs from Rajya Sabha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has petitioned Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan to disqualify seven MPs who quit AAP and merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leader Sanjay Singh stated that the move by the Raghav Chadha-led group violates the anti-defection law (10th Schedule). The party argues that the law requires the 'original party' to merge, which AAP has not done, making a case for disqualification. Six of the seven defecting MPs were from Punjab, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has also sought their removal through the 'Right to Recall'.
Key Points
- AAP has petitioned the Rajya Sabha Chairman for the disqualification of seven MPs who defected to BJP.
- The party argues that the defection violates the anti-defection law (10th Schedule).
- The defecting group claims to have the required two-thirds strength to avoid disqualification.
- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann supports their removal via 'Right to Recall'.
Exam Facts
- Rajya Sabha Chairman: C.P. Radhakrishnan.
- Anti-defection law: 10th Schedule of the Constitution.
- AAP leader in Rajya Sabha: Sanjay Singh.
- Defecting MPs led by: Raghav Chadha.
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