AAP rift deepens: Raghav Chadha hits back at party allegations with video statement; Watch Video
Babushahi Bureau
New Delhi, April 4, 2026:
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has issued a detailed video statement strongly rebutting allegations against him, calling them “baseless, selective, and unsupported by facts,” and alleging a coordinated attempt to silence his voice in Parliament.
Calls Out ‘Scripted Campaign’
Chadha said he initially chose not to respond but was compelled to speak out as identical allegations and talking points were being repeated by multiple individuals. He described the accusations as part of a “scripted and coordinated campaign” aimed at justifying efforts to prevent him from speaking in Parliament.
Denies Claims on Opposition Walkouts
Rejecting claims that he skipped Opposition walkouts, Chadha termed the allegation “completely false.” He challenged his critics to release CCTV footage from Parliament and identify even a single instance where he did not participate in a walkout alongside Opposition members. “No such instance exists because the allegation itself is untrue,” he asserted.
Questions ‘Selective Action’ on EC Motion
Addressing the issue related to the impeachment motion against the Election Commissioner, Chadha said he was never asked by his party to sign the motion. He pointed out that out of AAP’s 10 Rajya Sabha MPs, seven did not sign it, raising questions over why action was being targeted only at him. “If this was the real reason, the same standard should have applied to all,” he said, calling the move selective and unjustified.
‘Restraint Is Not Fear’
Chadha also dismissed claims that he was avoiding key issues out of fear. “Restraint should not be mistaken for fear,” he said, adding that maintaining dignity in parliamentary conduct does not equate to weakness. He emphasized that his goal is to raise public issues constructively, not create disruption.
Highlights Four-Year Parliamentary Record
Reaffirming his performance, Chadha said he has consistently raised a wide range of public concerns over the past four years, including GST, income tax, Punjab’s water issues, Delhi’s air pollution, public healthcare, education, unemployment, menstruation awareness, and railway passenger problems.
He stressed that he was elected to Parliament to represent citizens and taxpayers, and has remained committed to that responsibility.
The video statement, Chadha said, is a direct response to what he termed a “false narrative,” asserting that the real issue is not the allegations themselves but an attempt to suppress a voice raising public concerns in Parliament.