The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has raised fresh objections in the Rajya Sabha after senior leader Sanjay Singh accused the House Secretariat of making “unauthorised” changes to the party’s official records following the exit of seven AAP MPs. In a letter addressed to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General, Singh demanded an immediate inquiry, alleging that changes were made to the party’s official position in the House without any consultation or formal communication.
Singh, who serves as AAP’s leader in the Rajya Sabha, said the party had noticed unilateral alterations in the official parliamentary records, including changes in AAP’s numerical strength in the House and in the designation of the party’s floor leader. He questioned how such modifications could be made without informing the party leadership and sought a detailed explanation from the Secretariat.
In his letter, Singh asked the Rajya Sabha administration to clarify when the changes were made, what basis was used to make the alterations, and which competent authority approved them. He also questioned why no prior consultation was held with the AAP before updating the official records, arguing that such procedural steps should not be taken without transparency.
Seeking accountability, Singh has requested copies of all orders, instructions, and communications related to the changes. He has also asked for a written reply at the earliest and urged the Secretariat to initiate a formal inquiry into what he described as irregular modifications in official parliamentary records.
The controversy erupted after seven out of AAP’s ten Rajya Sabha MPs announced on April 25 that they were merging with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The MPs cited provisions under the anti-defection law, arguing that because more than two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha members had moved together, the merger was valid and they could not be disqualified.
However, the AAP has strongly contested that claim and argued that the merger does not satisfy the conditions laid down under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The party has already moved authorities seeking the disqualification of the seven MPs who defected.
Sanjay Singh’s latest letter is separate from that disqualification plea and focuses only on the alleged procedural irregularities in how the Rajya Sabha Secretariat updated the party’s records after the MPs announced their merger. By raising the issue, AAP is trying to challenge not just the political fallout of the defections but also the official recognition of the changes in parliamentary records.
Framing the issue as one of procedural integrity, Singh said that official parliamentary records must be maintained with complete transparency and proper authorisation. He stressed that any changes in party strength or leadership status should be backed by clear documentation and communicated to the party concerned.
The latest move shows that the AAP is continuing its fight on multiple fronts after suffering a major setback in the Rajya Sabha. While the party seeks to reverse the political impact of the defections, it is also trying to hold the parliamentary administration accountable over the way the changes were recorded.
