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AAP’s seven-MP shock: Party cries foul; Congress strikes with 'B team' jibe
AAP suffers a major setback as seven Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering allegations, ‘Operation Lotus’ claims, and counterclaims
By The Week News Desk
April 24, 2026
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How Vijay's TVK could reshape the DMK and AIADMK vote banks
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