Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

Published on 24 April 2026

One resignation could tip AAP’s Rajya Sabha strength fast

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of undermining Punjab’s mandate after Raghav Chadha resigned from AAP and moved toward joining the BJP. Chadha alleged AAP has strayed from its founding ideals, calling it corrupt and compromised. Analysts say his departure, and possible defections of other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, could substantially weaken AAP’s Upper House influence.

Kejriwal alleges BJP is eroding Punjab’s mandate after Chadha’s exit
Chadha claims AAP has drifted from founding principles
He faces allegations of being corrupted and compromised
Possible Rajya Sabha defections could reduce AAP’s Upper House strength

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Kejriwal slams BJP as Raghav Chadha quits AAP to join saffron, raising Punjab mandate fears

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