'Went to London while Arvind Kejriwal was arrested': AAP MP Raghav Chadha not seen at key party events of late

NEW DELHI: Once a trusted aide of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and a key figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Raghav Chadha has recently appeared sidelined, with his absence from public events and silence on key issues fuelling speculation about his role in the party.Chadha, who previously served as the party’s national spokesperson, has not been seen at several recent appearances alongside Kejriwal. His silence on issues raised by senior leaders has also drawn attention.The first signs of a possible rift emerged in March 2024, when Kejriwal was arrested in connection with the excise policy case. Chadha was notably absent at the time due to medical reasons.While the party said he was abroad for medical reasons, his prolonged absence and lack of public engagement raised questions.Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said, "It is now clear that Raghav Chadha is separate from the Aam Aadmi Party. People realised this long ago, when he went to London while Kejriwal was arrested. Public perception now is that Chadha will leave or be removed from the party and join elsewhere."More recently, Chadha did not comment after Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and others were discharged in the excise case. He also skipped key party events, including a press conference and a rally at Jantar Mantar.