Raghav Chadha's subtle response after AAP replaces him as Rajya Sabha deputy leader

Raghav Chadha had often made headlines for raising issues concerning common masses and his Parliament address videos have often gone viral. The AAP leader is yet to officially react to the party's move to replace him as the Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha.

In a video posted hours after the party's move, Chadha shared a montage of the issues he raised in the Parliament. The video showed him flagging issues, ranging from mobile data usage, paternity leave, food adulteration, flight delays and alleged paper leaks.

Shortly after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moved to replace MP Raghav Chadha as the party's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, the AAP leader has given a subtle response by sharing a video on his social media platform.

According to sources quoted by PTI, AAP submitted a letter to the Rajya Sabha secretariat to appoint MP Ashok Mittal as deputy leader of the party in the Upper House, replacing Chadha.

Why was Raghav Chadha removed as AAP deputy leader in Rajya Sabha? The issue stems from a series of events, some stemming back to 2024. According to PTI, the development comes amid Chadha's prolonged silence on matters concerning the party, including his absence from public events led by AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal.

When Kejriwal was arrested in connection with the excise policy case in March 2024, Chadha was abroad for medical reasons. He remained away from active politics during Kejriwal's nearly six-month incarceration, during which other party leaders, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh were also in jail.

Recently, the AAP leader, a Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, maintained silence when Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and other AAP leaders were discharged by a Delhi court in the excise case last month. Chadha reportedly missed Kejriwal's press conference and a rally at Jantar Mantar following the court relief.

AAP leaders have claimed Chadha has been increasingly sidelined from political campaigns and organisational matters, according to PTI. However, he remains vocal in Parliament, raising issues such as high air fares and the condition of gig workers.

It is not yet clear what the latest development would mean for Chadha's role in the party or outside, since an exit from AAP cannot entirely be ruled out.