Protests erupt as Chadha joins BJP; Mumbai detains AAP workers
Protests erupt as Chadha joins BJP; Mumbai detains AAP workers
Mumbai police detain AAP activists outside Raghav Chadha's residence after his switch to BJP, with protests echoing in Ludhiana as the party moves to disqualify defectors.
Mumbai Police detained several AAP activists protesting outside Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's residence after he joined the BJP. Party workers raised slogans, burned his effigy, and held placards expressing anger over his switch, a move that has sparked demonstrations in Ludhiana as well.
In a related development, AAP has submitted a disqualification plea to the Rajya Sabha chair against seven MPs who left to join the BJP, arguing the defections breach anti-defection laws and seeking swift action.
Chadha later addressed the backlash in a new video, explaining his decision by citing a toxic work environment within the AAP. He described himself as the “right man, but in the wrong party” and said the move was driven by disappointment, not fear, with seven MPs choosing to depart. He reaffirmed his commitment to public service despite the controversy.
The unfolding events mark a significant ripple in party dynamics, spotlighting how defections are reshaping perceptions and prompting formal challenges within Parliament.
