For some time, there have been discussions about Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha’s distancing from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), but now it is official. His removal as the party’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha is seen as more than just an “administrative reshuffle”; it signifies internal discord within AAP.
The party has indicated its disapproval by asking the House’s Chairman not to grant Chadha extra time for presenting statements on important public matters. This move comes as senior AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized Chadha for focusing on “less significant” issues in Parliament and not challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Chadha defended his parliamentary interventions as people-centric, while contradictions and confrontations within AAP have led to prominent figures like Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan, and others distancing themselves due to internal disagreements and leadership issues.
Several leaders have stepped down from AAP, citing reasons such as the party’s shift away from its founding principles of transparency and internal democracy. In the midst of these tensions, Chadha’s term as a Rajya Sabha member from Punjab is set to continue until September 2028.
