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NEW DELHI: A day after seven AAP MPs, six from Punjab, switched to the BJP, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann sought an appointment to meet President Droupadi Murmu. He is expected to meet her along with party legislators from the state to seek the “recall” of these MPs.The development comes after AAP faced a major setback when Raghav Chadha, along with six other parliamentarians, left the party and decided to merge with the BJP.At a press conference on Friday, Chadha said the decision came after MPs felt that the Arvind Kejriwal-led party had strayed from its principles, values and core morals. He also referred to himself as the “right man in the wrong party” while announcing the move.“We have decided that we, the 2/3rd members belonging to the AAP in Rajya Sabha, exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge ourselves with the BJP,” he said at the Constitution Club in Delhi.The reported exit includes several prominent names such as Swati Maliwal, cricketer-turned-Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, Sandeep Pathak, Rajinder Gupta and Vikramjit Singh Sahney, among others.Meanwhile, senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh said he will write to the Rajya Sabha Chairman demanding disqualification of three MPs under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution, which deals with disqualification on grounds of defection. In a post on X, he said, “I will submit a letter to the Hon’ble Rajya Sabha Chairman, in which a demand will be made to declare Raghav Chadha, Ashok Mittal, and Sandeep Pathak disqualified from Rajya Sabha membership for joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as this is tantamount to voluntarily relinquishing membership of their original party under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.”About the AuthorVibhor MohanWith over 25 years of experience and a doctorate in new media, Vibhor Mohan is a senior assistant editor with The Times of India’s Punjab bureau in Chandigarh, reporting on the Punjab govt, Aam Aadmi Party, and agriculture.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Madhav Says ‘India Agreed To Stop Buying Russian Oil’, Later Clarifies, Rahul Gandhi ReactsExplained: How the New US H-1B Bill Could Disrupt Indian Students’ Study-to-Work PathwayAnna Hazare Reacts to Raghav Chadha Joining BJP, Calls Party Switching for ‘Selfish Needs’ Wrong‘Rahman Dakait Of Delhi’: BJP Attacks Kejriwal Day After Chadha Exit, Shares ‘Sheeshmahal 2’ Pics3 Killed, 5 Injured In Fresh Naga-Kuki Clashes In Manipur’s Ukhrul; Rights Group Opposes UAPA PowersAAP Exodus: 3 MPs Present At BJP HQ, Where Are The Others Raghav Chadha Named?DAILY ESSENTIALS HIT HARD: Hair Oil, ACs, Soaps Turn Costlier In FMCG ShockwaveBangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Writes To BJP Chief, Seeks BJP-BNP Political DialogueHow Kejriwal’s AAP And Raghav Chadha Drifted Apart In A Slow-Burn Political Breakup”Right Man, Wrong Party”: Raghav Chadha Quits AAP with 6 MPs; The End of Kejriwal’s RS Power?123PhotostoriesSimple and elegant home interior ideas inspired by Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha5 Indian summer vegetables you can grow in a pot at homeBhindi Fry to Sprouted Moong: Hrithik Roshan’s idea of diet includes eating these desi foods dailyHow to grow ladyfinger plants at home (Simple step-by-step guide for beginners)Fruits you can easily grow on your balcony: A simple guide to fresh homegrown produceInside MasterChef judge Poh Ling Yeow’s artistic ‘Cassida Chaos’ in AdelaideHow to make Dahi Upma for summer breakfast at homeTop 5 posh areas of Thane for luxury livingRihanna takes over Mumbai in two head-turning looks for Fenty Beauty launch10 adorable three-letter baby girl names123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap IPL 2026 | ‘Delhi Capitals making silly mistakes’: Axar Patel’s blunt admission during toss vs Punjab Kings | Cricket News UPCISB Recruitment 2026: Application begins for over 2,000 vacancies; check direct link to apply Karan Johar to hold exclusive watch party for ‘The Devil Wears Prada ‘2’ – Report After over two months, Sam Altman sends apology letter to Canada’s Tumbler Ridge community for shooting that killed six children Swati Maliwal (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Saturday recalled the alleged assault on her two years ago as she spoke publicly on the issue after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Maliwal claimed that she was ‘intimidated and threatened’ when she tried to file an FIR against the incident. Speaking to reporters, Maliwal said, “I have left the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the BJP. Since 2006, I have been working with Arvind Kejriwal and supported him during every agitation. However, Arvind Kejriwal had me beaten up by a goon in my own house. I was threatened when I raised my voice against it, and immense pressure was put on me to withdraw the FIR. For two years, I was not even given a minute to speak in Parliament.”Her remarks come days after more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs resigned from the party and joined the BJP, with Raghav Chadha leading the split.Providing details of the incident, Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by a close aide of Kejriwal at the chief minister’s residence in 2024 and faced sustained pressure to withdraw her complaint.“I left my home, lived in ‘jhugis’ for seven years, quit my job and supported every movement. But when I tried to file an FIR after being assaulted, I was threatened and intimidated. For the past two years, I have been under constant pressure to take the case back, but I did not bow down,” she said.She further added that her resistance led to her being sidelined within the party.“Because of this, I was not given even a minute by the party in the last two years to present my views in Parliament. This is very shameful. I believe Arvind Kejriwal is extremely anti-women.”Attack on AAP leadership, Punjab governanceMaliwal launched a sharp attack on Kejriwal and the AAP leadership, accusing them of abandoning their founding principles.“They keep accusing us of betrayal. But what is betrayal? Betrayal is when you fail to stand by your core principles. When we started, he spoke ideas that inspired the country. But what change has happened? Only his lifestyle and status have changed,” she said.Targeting the party’s functioning in Punjab, she alleged, “AAP is looting Punjab. They don’t see any capable Punjabi for top positions. The goon who assaulted me was given Z+ security and made Chief Advisor to Bhagwant Mann.”She also claimed that the state government was being controlled remotely.“Today, Punjab has been turned into a personal ATM. Illegal sand mining and drug use are rampant, and all this is happening with government patronage.”Praise for BJP, PM Modi’s leadershipExplaining her decision to switch sides, Maliwal said it was not driven by compulsion but conviction.“I am not joining the BJP out of any compulsion. If that were the case, I would have joined two years ago. I am joining after careful thought because I am deeply influenced by the work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and want to work under his leadership,” she said.She added, “Today, he is not only the most popular leader in the country but also one of the most respected globally. I appeal to those who want to do constructive politics to join the BJP.”Background: The 2024 assault caseThe controversy dates back to May 2024, when Maliwal alleged that she was assaulted by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide to Kejriwal, at the chief minister’s residence in Delhi.According to her complaint, she was slapped multiple times and kicked, prompting her to make a PCR call. A formal FIR was later registered by Delhi Police under sections related to assault, criminal intimidation and outraging modesty. Kumar was arrested and later granted bail, while also filing a counter-complaint accusing Maliwal of unauthorised entry and misconduct.The case triggered a major political storm, with the AAP alleging that the police was acting under political pressure, while the BJP accused the party of shielding those involved.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Madhav Says ‘India Agreed To Stop Buying Russian Oil’, Later Clarifies, Rahul Gandhi ReactsExplained: How the New US H-1B Bill Could Disrupt Indian Students’ Study-to-Work PathwayAnna Hazare Reacts to Raghav Chadha Joining BJP, Calls Party Switching for ‘Selfish Needs’ Wrong‘Rahman Dakait Of Delhi’: BJP Attacks Kejriwal Day After Chadha Exit, Shares ‘Sheeshmahal 2’ Pics3 Killed, 5 Injured In Fresh Naga-Kuki Clashes In Manipur’s Ukhrul; Rights Group Opposes UAPA PowersAAP Exodus: 3 MPs Present At BJP HQ, Where Are The Others Raghav Chadha Named?DAILY ESSENTIALS HIT HARD: Hair Oil, ACs, Soaps Turn Costlier In FMCG ShockwaveBangladesh PM Tarique Rahman Writes To BJP Chief, Seeks BJP-BNP Political DialogueHow Kejriwal’s AAP And Raghav Chadha Drifted Apart In A Slow-Burn Political Breakup”Right Man, Wrong Party”: Raghav Chadha Quits AAP with 6 MPs; The End of Kejriwal’s RS Power?123PhotostoriesSimple and elegant home interior ideas inspired by Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha5 Indian summer vegetables you can grow in a pot at homeBhindi Fry to Sprouted Moong: Hrithik Roshan’s idea of diet includes eating these desi foods dailyMumbai-Pune Expressway finds its ‘missing link’: India’s longest cable bridge to open on May 1How to grow ladyfinger plants at home (Simple step-by-step guide for beginners)Fruits you can easily grow on your balcony: A simple guide to fresh homegrown produceInside MasterChef judge Poh Ling Yeow’s artistic ‘Cassida Chaos’ in AdelaideHow to make Dahi Upma for summer breakfast at homeTop 5 posh areas of Thane for luxury livingRihanna takes over Mumbai in two head-turning looks for Fenty Beauty launch123Hot PicksTamil Nadu ElectionWest Bengal voter turnoutAssembly Election 2026Mamata BanerjeeTamil Nadu voter turnoutAmit ShahPM ModiTop TrendingRaghav Chadha Joins BJPTamil Nadu electionAP SSC Class 10 resultsRRB opens qualificationAIIMS B.Sc. coursesJac Class 12 ResultPatrick MahomesBengal PollsNirmala SitharamanIPL Orange Cap NEET UG admit card 2026 to be released tomorrow: Check steps to download hall tickets here When ‘Dhurandhar’ actor Akshaye Khanna confessed he couldn’t take his eyes off Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘It’s embarrassing’ Chandni Vishwakarma: ‘This is where I studied…’Why MP board topper Chandani’s parents say there’s no one like her Google to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic; $10 billion cash now but sets ‘Performance Targets’ for next $30 billion ‘Sovereignty rests with UK’: Starmer govt rejects report of possible US ‘review’ on Falklands NEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling it the “Bharatiya Jhootha Party” over its “Sheeshmahal 2” allegations against Arvind Kejriwal and warning of defamation suits against those circulating what he described as fake images.Addressing a press conference in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party leader said pictures released by BJP leaders claiming to show Kejriwal’s new residence were false and misleading. Watch AAP Targets Raghav Chadha & MPs Over Exit, Says they ‘Betrayed The People Of Punjab’He said, “All the photos published by Parvesh Verma are completely fake, false, and baseless. That is why Parvesh Verma or any TV channel who publish such fake photos on their channel and tries to defame Kejriwal, I file a case of defamation against them…”Singh also challenged BJP leaders to make their own residences public for comparison.He added, “Truth will come out. Open the LG’s house to the public. Open CM Rekha Gupta’s house to the public. Open Parvesh Verma’s house to the public. And open Arvind Kejriwal’s house to the public. The public should go and see for themselves and decide whose house has become so grand. In this way, by publishing fake photos and spreading fake news, you are still using the same old methods. This is the ‘Bharatiya Jhootha Party’ (Indian Fake Party)… To spread lies, they follow the principles of Hitler’s propagandist, Joseph Goebbels and in the same way, they spread lies…”Singh also reacted strongly to seven Rajya Sabha MPs joining the BJP, calling the development unconstitutional and against parliamentary rules. He alleged that the manner in which the MPs joined the BJP violated constitutional provisions and the anti-defection law.He said, “Yesterday, you saw a non-constitutional, illegal, and against the rules, seven people announced that they will join the BJP. This is completely illegal, and the anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split, breakaway faction, or any type of break within the assembly and parliament cannot be recognised in the Lok Sabha… This has been clearly stated in the 10th Schedule as well… That is why today, I will write to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Vice President, a letter to revoke the Rajya Sabha membership of all seven Rajya Sabha MPs.”The AAP MP further claimed that BJP was trying to suppress his party’s growth in Gujarat through legal cases and social media restrictions.He said, “The Aam Aadmi Party is continuously expanding in Gujarat; the Aam Aadmi Party is fighting on the ground. The BJP put our MLAs in jail… Just before the municipal elections, they filed fake cases against many of our candidates… and today, the BJP has gotten our Gujarat Facebook and Instagram page suspended. The BJP is not correcting its ways of working, which is why the public is inclining towards the Aam Aadmi Party…”The latest remarks come amid an intensifying political battle between AAP and BJP over defections, corruption allegations and control of the opposition narrative ahead of upcoming elections.’Bharatiya Jhootha Party’: Sanjay Singh slams BJP over ‘Sheeshmahal 2’ claim, threatens defamation suitsNEW DELHI: Sanjay Singh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, calling it the “Bharatiya Jhootha Party” over its “Sheeshmahal 2” allegations against Arvind Kejriwal and warning of defamation suits against those circulating what he described as fake images.Addressing a press conference in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party leader said pictures released by BJP leaders claiming to show Kejriwal’s new residence were false and misleading.He said, “All the photos published by Parvesh Verma are completely fake, false, and baseless. That is why Parvesh Verma or any TV channel who publish such fake photos on their channel and tries to defame Kejriwal, I file a case of defamation against them…”Singh also challenged BJP leaders to make their own residences public for comparison.He added, “Truth will come out. Open the LG’s house to the public. Open CM Rekha Gupta’s house to the public. Open Parvesh Verma’s house to the public. And open Arvind Kejriwal’s house to the public. The public should go and see for themselves and decide whose house has become so grand. In this way, by publishing fake photos and spreading fake news, you are still using the same old methods. This is the ‘Bharatiya Jhootha Party’ (Indian Fake Party)… To spread lies, they follow the principles of Hitler’s propagandist, Joseph Goebbels and in the same way, they spread lies…”Singh also reacted strongly to seven Rajya Sabha MPs joining the BJP, calling the development unconstitutional and against parliamentary rules. He alleged that the manner in which the MPs joined the BJP violated constitutional provisions and the anti-defection law.He said, “Yesterday, you saw a non-constitutional, illegal, and against the rules, seven people announced that they will join the BJP. This is completely illegal, and the anti-defection law clearly states that any type of split, breakaway faction, or any type of break within the assembly and parliament cannot be recognised in the Lok Sabha… This has been clearly stated in the 10th Schedule as well… That is why today, I will write to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Vice President, a letter to revoke the Rajya Sabha membership of all seven Rajya Sabha MPs.”The AAP MP further claimed that BJP was trying to suppress his party’s growth in Gujarat through legal cases and social media restrictions.He said, “The Aam Aadmi Party is continuously expanding in Gujarat; the Aam Aadmi Party is fighting on the ground. The BJP put our MLAs in jail… Just before the municipal elections, they filed fake cases against many of our candidates… and today, the BJP has gotten our Gujarat Facebook and Instagram page suspended. The BJP is not correcting its ways of working, which is why the public is inclining towards the Aam Aadmi Party…”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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