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Raghav Chadha Addresses Backlash on Joining BJP in New Video, Cites ‘Toxic Work Environment’ in AAP

Chadha cited a toxic work environment in his departure, while the BJP's Rajya Sabha strength increased to 113 after seven AAP MPs merged with the party.

  • On Monday, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced his departure from the Aam Aadmi Party, accusing it of fostering a "toxic work environment" that prevents members from working or speaking in Parliament.
  • Friday's merger saw seven of the ten AAP Rajya Sabha members join the Bharatiya Janata Party, reducing the Aam Aadmi Party's Upper House strength to three members while boosting the BJP to 113.
  • Chadha stated he dedicated fifteen years of his "prime youth" to the party, ultimately feeling he was the "right man in the wrong party" as leadership became compromised by personal interests.
  • AAP leader Sanjay Singh petitioned Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan to disqualify the seven defectors, while protests outside Chadha's Mumbai residence led to police detaining participants and filing an FIR against eight AAP workers.
  • This realignment creates significant political ripples, particularly in Punjab, where the AAP's governance faces a critical test during assembly elections scheduled for next year.
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Social News XYZ broke the news on Monday, April 27, 2026.
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