Exodus from AAP: Leadership Crisis Amid 'Sheesh Mahal' Controversy

Raghav Chadha, along with six other AAP MPs, joined BJP citing 'disappointment, disengagement, and disgust' with AAP's current state. The 'Sheesh Mahal' row is claimed as a pivotal cause in AAP's electoral defeat. Accusations of corruption and party misdirection fuel the leadership exodus.

The recent political shuffle has seen significant departures from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with Raghav Chadha and six other members of parliament switching allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Contrary to allegations of fear-driven exits, Chadha pinpointed widespread dissatisfaction as the catalyst behind the move.

A contentious factor in AAP's decline, according to Chadha, hinges on the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy surrounding former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence. Chadha argued this debacle contributed to AAP's loss in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, casting a long shadow over the party's integrity.

As AAP leaders face accusations of betrayal, the party rebuffs the narrative, aiming blame at the BJP for inciting instability. Despite claims from AAP's defense team of manipulated images, Chadha maintains that current grievances and ethical dissonance drive the ongoing exodus.