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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 26th APRIL 2026.
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1. AAP crisis deepens after Rajya Sabha defections
The defection of seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs to the BJP continues to dominate political discourse. The party has decided to seek their disqualification under the Tenth Schedule, arguing that even a two-thirds split lacks legal validity. The logic reflects a constitutional contest over anti-defection provisions versus political practice of “mergers.” AAP frames the move as unconstitutional and coerced, while BJP portrays it as voluntary exit driven by internal dissatisfaction. The stand reveals a deeper struggle over political legitimacy and institutional interpretation. The gist is that the episode exposes loopholes and ambiguities in anti-defection law, while also highlighting weakening internal cohesion within emerging political parties.
2. Punjab dimension of AAP political churn
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Indian Express April 26, 2026: AAP crisis deepens with Rajya Sabha defections to BJP, Punjab political dynamics, Commonwealth Games legacy issues, West Bengal election narratives, and electoral roll controversies.
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