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IN PHOTOS: Chadha meets President, alleges harassment after MPs join BJP

Updated On: 05 May, 2026 01:36 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Tuesday said he and three other MPs met President Droupadi Murmu, alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government is misusing state machinery to target them after their decision to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party. (Pics/PTI and X)

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Chadha said the MPs raised concerns over what they termed as action against them for exercising their constitutional rights, claiming that two-thirds of the party’s Rajya Sabha members had chosen to join the BJP. PICS/ PTI, X
Chadha said the MPs raised concerns over what they termed as action against them for exercising their constitutional rights, claiming that two-thirds of the party’s Rajya Sabha members had chosen to join the BJP. PICS/ PTI, X
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Chada said the delegation drew strength from the President’s assurance that democratic choices and constitutional rights must be respected

Chada said the delegation drew strength from the President’s assurance that democratic choices and constitutional rights must be respected

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Sharpening his attack, Chadha accused the AAP of engaging in vendetta politics, alleging that the party was now acting out of bitterness following the defections

Sharpening his attack, Chadha accused the AAP of engaging in vendetta politics, alleging that the party was now acting out of bitterness following the defections

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Addressing reporters after the meeting, Chadha claimed that MPs who chose to dissent and leave AAP were now being branded as corrupt and subjected to intimidation

Addressing reporters after the meeting, Chadha claimed that MPs who chose to dissent and leave AAP were now being branded as corrupt and subjected to intimidation

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He alleged that since their merger with the BJP, multiple leaders have faced coercive action from state agencies

He alleged that since their merger with the BJP, multiple leaders have faced coercive action from state agencies

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Warning the Punjab government, Chadha said using agencies like the police, vigilance department, and Pollution Board for political revenge could have serious consequences. 

Warning the Punjab government, Chadha said using agencies like the police, vigilance department, and Pollution Board for political revenge could have serious consequences. 

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