The internal discord within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) surfaced openly on Friday when Raghav Chadha, the party’s ousted Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, clashed with party members, including Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj. Chadha, in a video statement, alleged suppression of his voice, triggering a swift rebuttal from other AAP leaders who accused him of cozying up to the ruling government. Bharadwaj, in a counter video, criticized Chadha’s conduct, emphasizing the need for political integrity and bravery.
Saurabh Bharadwaj and his associates, referring to themselves as “Kejriwal’s soldiers,” criticized Chadha’s approach and mocked his priorities, highlighting the importance of addressing significant national issues over trivial matters like samosas. Bharadwaj pointed out instances where Chadha purportedly failed to effectively challenge the government, stressing the essence of ethical and bold politics.
The Delhi AAP President drew attention to the alleged mistreatment of AAP workers in Gujarat and the voting rights issues in West Bengal, questioning Chadha’s inaction on these critical matters in the parliamentary sessions. He underscored the necessity for politicians to confront challenges directly rather than engaging in mere public relations activities.
Anurag Dhanda, AAP’s Media In-charge, also censured Raghav Chadha, accusing him of shying away from defending the party’s interests and lacking the courage required in politics. Dhanda emphasized the party’s ethos of fearlessness and criticized Chadha’s reluctance to address pressing issues in the House, particularly related to Gujarat and West Bengal.
The ongoing verbal sparring among AAP leaders intensified following the reassignment of Raghav Chadha and the appointment of Ashok Mittal as the new Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, replacing Chadha.
