Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring warned that the crisis could deepen, claiming that up to 50 AAP MLAs might also consider switching sides.
The exit of several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified speculation about a possible ripple effect within the party’s legislative ranks. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring warned that the crisis could deepen, claiming that up to 50 AAP MLAs might also consider switching sides.
While he called this split “natural,” Warring cautioned AAP to stay alert. “Only MPs have left so far, but many MLAs could also move to the BJP,” he said while speaking to reporters. He further questioned the party’s ideological grounding, alleging that AAP no longer represents a clear political vision.
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#WATCH | Chandigarh | On 2/3rd MPs of AAP in Rajya Sabha announce merging with the BJP, Punjab Congress President and MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring says, “AAP should remain aware as their 50 MLAs might join the BJP, only MPs have left the party now…The party has no… pic.twitter.com/AnrZNgLvq6
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2026
His remarks come shortly after senior AAP leaders Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal announced a breakaway faction in the Rajya Sabha, claiming that two-thirds of the party’s upper house members had decided to merge with the BJP. The leaders cited a shift away from AAP’s founding principles and accused the leadership of prioritising personal interests.
The development follows AAP’s recent decision to remove Chadha as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, a move seen by many as a trigger for the internal rift.
While AAP has yet to issue a detailed response to Warring’s latest claims, the party now faces growing pressure amid signs of instability both in Parliament and at the state level.
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