AAP Replaces Raghav Chadha with Ashok Mittal as RS Deputy Leader

Chandani — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:35:39 +0000

Raghav Chadha Dropped as AAP‘s Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader

Now the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially changed its team in the Upper House. Specifically, the party has removed Raghav Chadha from his post as Deputy Leader. Indeed, the party has appointed Punjab MP Ashok Mittal to take this role. Therefore, this move marks a big shift in the party’s plans. In fact, AAP sent a formal letter to the Rajya Sabha Office today. Additionally, the party asked to stop giving Chadha speaking time. Simple as that.

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Quick Summary: The Leadership Change

Now you can see the main details of this move below. Actually, the party says this is just a normal rotation. In fact, they want all members to learn new skills.

Detail	Current Status
Outgoing Deputy Leader	Raghav Chadha
Incoming Deputy Leader	Ashok Mittal
Party Leader in RS	Sanjay Singh
Total AAP RS Members	10 MPs
Effective Date	April 2, 2026

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Why Did the Party Make This Change?

Now many people are asking why this happened so fast. Actually, there are rumors of a rift within the party ranks. Furthermore, some say Chadha has been too silent lately. Specifically, he did not speak up after the recent court wins for the party. However, the new leader, Ashok Mittal, says everything is fine.

The Party’s Official ViewFirst, Mittal called the move a routine task. Next, he said roles change to give everyone experience. Thus, the party wants to build a strong bench. Moreover, he noted that the party remains very united. Therefore, they are focusing on the future of Punjab and Delhi. Overall, the party wants to move forward as one team. Period.

Raghav Chadha’s Recent Work in Parliament

Now we must look at what Chadha did before this change. In fact, he was a very loud voice for the common man. Specifically, he raised many issues that touch our daily lives.

Key Issues RaisedFirst, he spoke about the scam in prepaid recharges. Next, he warned about the loss of stock market wealth. Thus, he asked the government to help small investors. Furthermore, he even fought for paid paternity leave for fathers. Moreover, he worked to protect digital content creators from theft. Consequently, his work has a very large digital following. Overall, he remains a very popular young leader in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will Raghav Chadha still give speeches?Now, there is some confusion here. Actually, the party asked to limit his time. However, Mittal says he will still get to speak. Therefore, we must wait and see.

Q: Is Ashok Mittal a new MP?Actually, no. He has been in the House since 2022. Thus, he has plenty of experience for this new role.

Q: Did Raghav Chadha join another party?Actually, no. There is no proof of him joining the BJP. Therefore, he is still a member of the AAP team.

Q: How many MPs does AAP have now?Since they have 10 members, they are still a big group. Thus, their power in the House stays the same.

The Bottom Line

Now the leadership shift in AAP is the big news for April 2026. While the party calls it routine, many see it differently. In fact, the next few weeks will show the real impact.

Overall, the focus of the party is now on Ashok Mittal’s lead. Therefore, we will keep watching the Rajya Sabha sessions very closely. Thus, you can stay tuned to our blog for more news. Meanwhile, keep checking for updates on this political story. Lastly, thank you for reading our latest news summary.

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