Raghav Chadha's Political Journey: From AAP to Joining BJP
Raghav Chadha Joins BJP: A Timeline Of His Political Career
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Raghav Chadha, who began his political career with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012, has transitioned to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as of April 2026. His journey includes significant roles in legislative work, party leadership, and contributions to various electoral successes across India.
- 01Raghav Chadha began his political career with the AAP in 2012, drafting the Delhi Lokpal Bill.
- 02He served as the national treasurer of AAP following their 2015 electoral victory.
- 03Chadha was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2022 and contributed to various parliamentary committees.
- 04He raised significant issues affecting students and gig workers during his tenure.
- 05In April 2026, he resigned from AAP and joined the BJP.
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Raghav Chadha's political journey began in 2012 with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), where he worked under Arvind Kejriwal on the Delhi Lokpal Bill. By 2015, he became the party's national treasurer after AAP's significant victory in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections. He went on to lose a Lok Sabha election in 2019 but won a seat in the Delhi Assembly in 2020. In 2022, Chadha was elected to the Rajya Sabha by the Punjab Legislative Assembly, contributing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and aiding AAP's electoral success in Punjab. He became known for his speeches addressing issues faced by students and gig workers, earning praise from younger voters. However, in April 2026, amid internal party tensions, he resigned from AAP and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Chadha's shift to the BJP may influence political dynamics in Punjab and Delhi, affecting voter sentiment and party strategies.
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