AAP’s Rajya Sabha Shuffle: Is Arvind Kejriwal Eyeing Parliament Entry?

The Aam Aadmi Party’s decision to field Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora in the Ludhiana West bypoll has triggered speculation about party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s potential entry into the Upper House.

Arora, elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2022, must vacate his parliamentary seat if he wins the bypoll and chooses to remain an MLA. This could pave the way for Kejriwal, who lost his Delhi assembly membership after his recent electoral defeat.

While AAP has not confirmed the move, discussions within the party are reportedly ongoing. Sources suggest that Arora may also be inducted as a minister in Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann-led government as compensation for relinquishing his Rajya Sabha seat.

With Punjab emerging as AAP’s stronghold after setbacks in Delhi, Kejriwal’s potential shift to the Rajya Sabha could mark a new phase in his political career.