AAP's Subtle Move Against Raghav Chadha: What's Behind the Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader Change

Raghav Chadha has often made headlines for raising issues concerning common masses and his Parliament address videos have often gone viral.| India News

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AAP leader Raghav Chadha gave a subtle response after being replaced as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.

Hours after the party's move, Chadha shared a video on his social media platform, showcasing the issues he raised in the Parliament.

The video included topics such as mobile data usage, paternity leave, food adulteration, flight delays, and alleged paper leaks.

Chadha has often made headlines for raising issues concerning common masses, and his Parliament address videos have often gone viral.

The AAP leader is yet to officially issue a statement on the party's move to replace him as the Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha.

AAP submitted a letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat to appoint MP Ashok Mittal as deputy leader of the party in the Upper House, replacing Chadha.

The development comes amid Chadha's prolonged silence on matters concerning the party, including his reported absence from public events led by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

When Kejriwal was arrested in connection with the excise policy case in March 2024, Chadha was abroad for medical reasons and remained away from active politics during Kejriwal's nearly six-month incarceration.

Recently, the AAP leader maintained silence when Kejwal, Manish Sisodia, and other AAP leaders were discharged by a Delhi court in the excise case last month.

AAP leaders have reportedly claimed Chadha has been increasingly sidelined from political campaigns and organisational matters.

Party leaders described the decision as part of internal restructuring, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed the move was a result of Chadha's “distancing himself” from party’s national convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.