Big question after Raghav Chaddha joins BJP: Will he lose Rajya Sabha membership? Know the complete mathematics of anti-defection law

Knews Desk- The political stir has intensified after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). After this development, the biggest question that has arisen is whether Raghav Chadha’s Rajya Sabha membership will be affected or will it remain intact. According to sources, Raghav Chadha has decided to leave AAP and join BJP. Along with him, many other Rajya Sabha MPs of AAP may also leave the party and join BJP. It is being told that this change has happened collectively and its information has also been given to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Raghav Chadha said in the press conference that out of total 10 MPs of AAP in Rajya Sabha, more than two-thirds are in support of this decision. According to him, all the concerned MPs have submitted the signed documents to the Speaker. He also said that he had the option to either step back or choose a new direction to move forward in politics, and he decided to continue active politics.

What does the anti-defection law say?

Anti-Defection Law in India was implemented under the 52nd Amendment of the Constitution (1985). Its main objective is to prevent political instability and curb horse-trading of MLAs and MPs.

According to this law:

• If an MP or MLA leaves his party, his membership may be cancelled.
• But if any party At least two-thirds of the members join the other party simultaneouslythen it is not considered a defection but a “merger”.
• In such cases the membership of the members does not cease.

Will Raghav Chaddha lose his membership?

If indeed two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs simultaneously join the BJP, it will be considered a “party merger” under the law. In such a situation, the membership of all the MPs including Raghav Chadha can remain safe.

But the final decision rests with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who after examining all the documents and circumstances will decide whether the case is defection or a valid merger.

political impact

If this political change takes official form, its impact will not be limited to AAP only but will also affect national politics. AAP may suffer a big loss at the parliamentary level, while BJP’s position may become stronger. After Raghav Chadha joining BJP, the entire matter now hinges on the legal provisions of the anti-defection law. If it is considered a “merger” then his Rajya Sabha membership may remain intact, but if it falls in the category of defection then his membership may also be in danger. Now everyone’s eyes are on the decision of the Rajya Sabha Chairman.