AAP Leadership Criticizes MP Raghav Chadha Over "Silence" on Punjab’s Interests
In a rare internal rebuke, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has publicly criticized its Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, for allegedly failing to advocate for Punjab’s critical financial and social issues in Parliament.
CHANDIGARH – In a rare internal rebuke, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has publicly criticized its Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha, for allegedly failing to advocate for Punjab’s critical financial and social issues in Parliament.
Senior Punjab leaders, including Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and State President Aman Arora, issued a joint statement on April 4, 2026, expressing "disappointment" over the MP's perceived inaction.
Key Issues Allegedly Unaddressed:
- Financial Dues: Failure to raise the matter of ₹8,500 crore in pending Rural Development Fund (RDF) dues and ₹60,000 crore in GST-related losses.
- Flood Relief: Lack of advocacy for the full ₹1,600 crore assistance package promised by the Centre after last year's floods.
- Healthcare Funding: Silence regarding central funding gaps under the National Health Mission (NHM).
- Public Mandate: Leaders noted growing resentment among constituents whose concerns regarding compensation and relief were not voiced in the House.
Internal Friction
The AAP leadership emphasized that as an MP elected by Punjab’s MLAs, Chadha holds a direct responsibility to prioritize the state's sensitive hurdles at the national level. The public censure marks a significant moment of tension within the party's top ranks regarding parliamentary representation.