Raghav Chadha, along with six other Members of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced their departure from the party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following this announcement, AAP leader Sanjay Singh condemned the MPs, stating they have betrayed the Punjab government and its citizens. Singh emphasized that the people of Punjab will not forgive their actions, referring to them as 'traitors.' He accused the BJP of executing 'Operation Lotus,' which he claims involves using central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against the Punjab government. In response, Raghav Chadha expressed his disillusionment with AAP, stating that the party has deviated from its foundational principles and now prioritizes personal benefits over national interests. He described his departure as a move towards reconnecting with the public.