Saurabh Bhardwaj Calls Raghav Chadha Ungrateful, States ‘If He Had Not Been Made MP by Us, He Wouldn’t Have Married Parineeti’

Political tensions have escalated following the collective defection of seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Raghav Chadha has labeled AAP a toxic workplace, accusing the party of corruption. In response, Saurabh Bhardwaj called Chadha ungrateful and claimed that his marriage was only possible due to the party position he was granted. Kathmandu, April 28.

Seven MPs associated with the Rajya Sabha from AAP recently left the party en masse and joined the BJP, intensifying the political deadlock. The dispute between Raghav Chadha and AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has taken a deeply personal turn. Chadha described AAP’s work environment as a “toxic workplace” lacking freedom for its members and alleged that the party is currently controlled by corrupt individuals.

Chadha stated that despite dedicating 15 years to the party, he was barred from speaking and working effectively within Parliament, which compelled him to seek an alternative path. Responding to these accusations, Bhardwaj publicly branded Chadha as ungrateful. He further suggested that Chadha’s marriage was made possible solely because of the position given to him by the party. On social media, Bhardwaj said, “If your marriage to Parineeti Chopra could happen today, it is only because AAP appointed you as a Rajya Sabha MP.”

This statement has sparked widespread debate in Indian political circles and on social media platforms. Bhardwaj condemned Chadha’s actions as betrayal and accused him of disregarding the basic ethical norms, such as serving the notice period, upon leaving the party. Raghav Chadha’s marriage to actress Parineeti Chopra took place in September 2023 in Rajasthan. At the time, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were special guests at the wedding and had given their blessings. However, what was once a cordial relationship has now devolved into personal attacks alongside the ongoing party conflict.