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

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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