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Chadha to meet President Murmu ahead of Mann on Monday over recall of defectors
Raghav Chadha and Bhagwant Mann seek audiences with President Murmu amid a defections row in Punjab. Chadha is scheduled to meet Murmu at 10:40 am, with Mann to follow at noon on Monday to press for recall of defectors, as FIRs and political tensions unfold. The day also features police silence in Punjab and BJP calls for an impartial probe.
Why It Matters
The events illustrate high-stakes political maneuvering following defections, and show how national and state actors interact at the President's level amid ongoing police actions and retaliation accusations.
Timeline
5 Events
BJP calls for impartial probe; meets governor
May 4, 2026
BJP functionaries meet governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging FIRs after AAP MPs defections were political retaliation and seek an impartial probe, citing action against Trident Group owner and MP Rajinder Gupta.
Punjab police silent on cases; DGP does not respond
May 4, 2026
Punjab police have issued no confirmation for a second day, with officers describing radio silence; DGP Gaurav Yadav did not respond.
FIRs against Sandeep Pathak
May 4, 2026
Reports of two FIRs with non-bailable charges against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak; Pathak says he has no information on the cases but accuses misuse of state machinery and will respond after reviewing FIR copies.
Chadha and Mann to seek audience with President Murmu on Monday
May 4, 2026
Chadha is scheduled to meet President Murmu at 10:40 am, ahead of Bhagwant Mann's noon meeting with the President on Monday, May 5, 2026, to press for a recall of the defectors; Chadha may be accompanied by other MPs and plans to raise alleged political vendetta.
AAP defections: Seven MPs switch to BJP
April 24, 2026
Seven AAP MPs, including Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, switch to the BJP on April 24, 2026.