Raghav Chadha Leaves AAP, Joins BJP Amid Allegations of Corruption
'AAP Being Run By Corrupt & Compromised People': Why Raghav Chadha Quit Kejriwal's Party
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Raghav Chadha, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced his departure to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), taking several AAP MPs with him. He criticized AAP for straying from its anti-corruption roots and claimed he was sidelined within the party, marking a significant shift in Delhi's political landscape.
- 01Raghav Chadha has left AAP to join BJP, citing corruption within AAP.
- 02Nearly two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha MPs will merge with BJP.
- 03Chadha was removed as deputy leader amid tensions with AAP leadership.
- 04He accused AAP of abandoning its founding principles of honest politics.
- 05Other AAP MPs joining Chadha include Harbhajan Singh and Swati Maliwal.
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Raghav Chadha, a significant figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced his exit from the party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a press conference in Delhi. He revealed that nearly two-thirds of AAP's 10 Rajya Sabha members would also merge with the BJP, marking a major setback for AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal. Chadha cited internal conflicts and alleged that AAP had deviated from its original anti-corruption principles, stating, 'the party does not work in the interest of the nation but for its personal benefits.' His departure follows weeks of tension with AAP leadership, culminating in his removal as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Alongside Chadha, other AAP MPs including Harbhajan Singh, Swati Maliwal, and Ashok Mittal will also join the BJP, further reshaping the political dynamics in Delhi.
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Chadha's departure could weaken AAP's influence in Delhi and shift the political balance in favor of the BJP, impacting future legislative decisions.
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