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Raghav Chadha quits AAP for BJP after sidelining row sparks revolt from within

Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Raghav Chadha quits AAP for BJP after sidelining row sparks revolt from within

His silence, a new Rajya Sabha chair, and cracks widened

Raghav Chadha and six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs have joined the BJP, a major shake-up for Arvind Kejriwal’s party. The exit follows rising internal friction and accusations that Chadha was being sidelined. Observers point to his relative silence on key leadership questions and a recent Rajya Sabha leadership change that intensified tensions.

  • Raghav Chadha and six AAP Rajya Sabha MPs move to BJP
  • Internal friction and perceived sidelining reportedly drove the split
  • Chadha’s silence on leadership issues became a flashpoint
  • A Rajya Sabha leadership change further escalated tensions
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