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Raghav Chadha Faces Internal Scrutiny Amid BJP Defection Rumors

April 6, 2026 at 06:33 AMBy AlphaScalaSource: livemint.com
Raghav Chadha Faces Internal Scrutiny Amid BJP Defection Rumors

AAP leader Raghav Chadha is facing internal backlash and rumors of a potential defection to the BJP following his recent absence from key party engagements.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is currently navigating a period of internal friction as high-profile leader Raghav Chadha faces mounting criticism from within the party ranks. Discontent has surfaced regarding Chadha’s recent absence from critical political events and a perceived lack of aggression in his public stance against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

These internal tensions have fueled widespread speculation regarding Chadha’s political future, with rumors circulating that he may be preparing to exit the AAP to join the BJP. As these reports gain traction, a past remark by Chadha, in which he jokingly expressed his ambition to one day serve as Prime Minister, has resurfaced across social media and political discourse. The re-emergence of this comment has further complicated his standing within the party as leadership evaluates his commitment to the AAP’s current political objectives.