Gunjan Chaudhary
In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from his position as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, replacing him with Ashok Mittal. The move has sparked reactions both in political and entertainment circles, with actress Priyanka Chopra publicly showing her support. Following his removal, Raghav Chadha took to social media to share a video message, stating that he has been silenced, not defeated.
Raghav Chadha
Raghav Chadha Dismissed From Rajya Sabha
In another post, he compiled clips of his speeches in Parliament, highlighting key issues he has raised over time. The video showcased his focus on topics such as bridging the gap between education and employment, advocating for a “One Nation, One Medical Treatment” policy, proposing a wage index, and demanding the Bharat Ratna for Bhagat Singh. The post was captioned simply with the Indian tricolor emoji, reflecting a restrained yet powerful message amid the controversy.
Priyanka Chopra
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Reacting to the video, Priyanka Chopra, who is Raghav Chadha’s sister-in-law through his marriage to Parineeti Chopra, commented with heart-eyes and clapping emojis, signaling her support. Her reaction quickly grabbed attention online, adding a celebrity angle to the political development. AAP has appointed Ashok Mittal, a businessman-turned-politician and Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, as the new Deputy Leader.
Raghav Chadha
While the party has not issued a detailed public explanation, reports suggest that internal differences and strategic disagreements may have played a role. In recent months, Chadha had maintained a relatively low profile on major political issues, which reportedly led to questions within the party about his approach. According to political insiders, some party leaders felt that Raghav Chadha was focusing more on soft public relations rather than engaging in aggressive political discourse.
Raghav Chadha
Chadha, however, defended his stance by emphasizing his consistent efforts to raise public-interest issues in Parliament. His recent statements question whether speaking up on such matters should be considered a fault. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra is currently busy with her professional commitments. She is in Hyderabad shooting for her upcoming film Varanasi, directed by S. S. Rajamouli. The film also stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.