Rajya Sabha Accepts 7 AAP MPs’ BJP Merger

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

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Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has accepted the merger of seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs with the Bharatiya Janata Party, delivering a major setback to AAP and changing the party position in the Upper House. Rajya Sabha Accepts AAP MPs’ Merger With BJP The updated Rajya Sabha party position

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AAP Seeks Disqualification Of 7 MPs

By BPN News Desk April 27, 2026

The Aam Aadmi Party has submitted a petition to Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan seeking the disqualification of seven MPs who quit the party and announced their merger with the BJP. AAP Moves Rajya Sabha Chairman AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh submitted the petition and said the party wanted action under the anti-defection […]

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Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Nitish Kumar has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha member, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar. The move is being seen as the clearest signal yet that he is preparing to step down as Chief Minister after moving to the Upper House. Nitish Kumar Takes Oath As Rajya Sabha MP Nitish […]

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PM Modi Warns Of Prolonged Disruption Amid US Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that the ongoing conflict in West Asia could lead to prolonged disruption, warning that the fallout may continue to affect global energy supplies, trade routes and the wider economy for an extended period. He said India is closely monitoring the crisis and working through diplomatic and supply-side […]

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Nitish Kumar Set For Rajya Sabha, BJP May Get Bihar CM

By BPN News Desk March 5, 2026

Title: Nitish Kumar Set For Rajya Sabha, BJP May Get Bihar CM Bihar politics may be heading toward a major leadership change as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to move to the Rajya Sabha, a development that could pave the way for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to appoint its own chief minister in […]

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BJP Names Two Candidates For Assam Rajya Sabha Poll

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced two candidates from eastern Assam for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from the state. The announcement comes as political parties finalise their nominees ahead of the election process for the Upper House of Parliament. BJP Announces Rajya Sabha Candidates From Assam The BJP has nominated two leaders from […]

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Title: BJP’s Offer to NC Denied, Says Farooq Abdullah

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

In Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC), said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) approached his party with a “deal” ahead of the Rajya Sabha polls in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which the NC rejected. He stated that the BJP proposed the NC take three of […]

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Kamal Haasan Takes Oath in Tamil as Rajya Sabha MP

By BPN News Desk July 25, 2025

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and veteran actor Kamal Haasan was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on July 25, taking his oath in Tamil. His use of the Tamil language in the Upper House received warm applause and table-thumping from fellow members, marking a proud moment for the Tamil-speaking […]