BREAKING: Raghav Chadha resigns from AAP; Joins BJP

While the exact reasons behind his resignation remain unclear, the move is expected to have notable implications for AAP’s strategy and internal dynamics, especially ahead of upcoming political contests.

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Updated : 24 April 2026, 3:44 PM IST

Raghav Chadha joins BJP

New Delhi: In a significant political development, senior leader Raghav Chadha has stepped down from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and declared to join Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday.

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While the exact reasons behind his resignation remain unclear, the move is expected to have notable implications for AAP’s strategy and internal dynamics, especially ahead of upcoming political contests.

Chadha, who has been one of the party’s prominent faces and a key voice in national politics, has not yet issued a detailed public statement explaining his decision.

Party officials have so far maintained a cautious stance, indicating that further clarity may emerge in the coming days. Political analysts suggest that this development could reshape alliances and influence voter perception in the near term.

BREAKING: Raghav Chadha resigns from AAP; Joins BJP

Raghav Chadha, Ashok Kumar Mittal and Sandeep Pathak have been serving as Rajya Sabha members from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) since 2022.

AAP deviated from its principles: Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha said, “The Aam Aadmi Party, which I nurtured with my blood and sweat and to which I gave 15 years of my youth, has now completely deviated from its principles, values, and core morals. The party is no longer working for the country or in the national interest, but for personal gain. Many of you have been telling me this for the past few years, and I too have personally felt that I am the right man in the wrong party. I repeat, ‘I am the right man in the wrong party.’ Therefore, today I announce that I am distancing myself from the Aam Aadmi Party and going to the people.”

Raghav Chadha further said “We, two-thirds of the Members of Parliament belonging to the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha, will exercise the provisions of the Constitution of India and merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).”

Raghav Chadha also claimed that Swati Maliwal, Harbhajan Singh, Rajinder Gupta and Vikramjit Singh Sahney also quit AAP and join BJP.