NEW DELHI: Despite the breakaway faction claiming they have fortified themselves legally with two-third of the party's members in the Upper House merging with BJP, AAP on Saturday announced that they will be writing to RS chairman C P Radhakrishnan to seek disqualification of members who crossed over a day ago.
AAP member in RS, Sanjay Singh highlighted that "the anti-defection law clearly states that no form of split is permissible in the assembly, Rajya Sabha, or Lok Sabha. It has no legal recognition. Thus, the defection of these MPs is illegal, incorrect, unconstitutional, and against parliamentary rules."
The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to formally approach the Rajya Sabha Chairman to demand the disqualification of the members who have merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The party argues that the anti-defection law does not recognize any split, making the defection invalid. Sanjay Singh emphasized that the action undermines parliamentary norms and the Constitution.
This move comes after a faction of AAP's Rajya Sabha members claimed they had the support of two-thirds of the party's Upper House members for the merger. However, AAP leadership maintains that the merger is illegal and will challenge it through proper channels.
The party is expected to submit a formal complaint to the Chairman, seeking action against the defecting members. The outcome of this petition could have significant implications for the balance of power in the Rajya Sabha.
