Raghav Chadha, a 37-year-old Rajya Sabha MP, has faced a swift backlash on social media after his controversial decision to leave the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Within 24 hours, he lost over 1 million followers on Instagram, dropping from 14.6 million to approximately 13.4 million. The decline appears to be driven by a viral campaign among Gen Z users, prompting the hashtag #unfollowRaghavChadha to trend. Previously, Chadha had cultivated a strong connection with younger audiences by advocating for issues like paternity leave and gig worker rights. His recent political shift has raised questions about whether he can maintain or rebuild his rapport with this demographic. Observers note that only two posts praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain on his Instagram timeline, highlighting a significant change in his social media strategy. The future of Chadha's political appeal among youth remains uncertain.