Raghav Chadha Archives - National Times

10 Sep

Delhi Election Office Confirms Raghav Chadha’s Inclusion in Rajinder Nagar Voter Registry Following Statutory Review

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi verified on Thursday that BJP parliamentarian Raghav Chadha has officially been enrolled in the voter registry for the Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency after meeting all statutory requirements. Election authorities explained that Chadha submitted Form-6 on August 26 to transfer his voting precinct. Following the standard seven-day public review window, the Electoral Registration Officer sanctioned the application on September 2. Under standard Election Commission of India protocols, an approved applicant is promptly integrated into the active electronic roster, positioned directly after the concluding entry of the preliminary…

09 Sep

AAP Challenges Election Commission Over Raghav Chadha’s Voter Enrolment In Delhi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has rejected the Election Commission’s explanation for the addition of Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name to the Delhi voter list, demanding transparency on the process through which his vote was added. AAP National Media In-Charge Anurag Dhanda challenged the Election Commission to make Chadha’s Form 6 public and allow citizens to file objections against it through the same process available to any ordinary voter. The AAP National Media In-charge pointed to the Rajinder Nagar records, where he said Raghav Chadha’s name does not appear in any Form 6 filed between…

08 Sep

AAP Alleges Manipulation in Electoral Rolls Over Raghav Chadha’s Delhi Voter Registration

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnurag Dhanda, Delhi voter list, Election Commission, Electoral Roll, Raghav Chadha, Rajinder Nagar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday exposed a serious manipulation of electoral rolls by the BJP and the Election Commission through the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). AAP National Media In-Charge Anurag Dhanda revealed that Raghav Chadha was made a Delhi voter through electoral ‘farziwada' (fraud), despite remaining a registered voter in Punjab until September 3. The AAP National Media In-charge pointed out that Delhi’s draft roll published on August 31 showed 746 voters at the Rajinder Nagar booth, yet Raghav Chadha’s name subsequently appeared as the 747th voter. This, he asserted, was impossible under the…

03 Sep

AAP Accuses Raghav Chadha of “Backdated” Voter Registration Amid Electoral Roll Dispute

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha have become embroiled in a fresh dispute over the revision of electoral rolls, with the party accusing Chadha of attempting to secure a voter registration in Delhi through what it described as a “backdated” process. In a social media post, the AAP alleged that Chadha had been “caught” by a national English-language newspaper while trying to get his voter registration transferred to Delhi. The party also accused him of attempting to shift responsibility for the matter onto the Punjab government and the AAP. The allegation…

26 Apr

Raghav Chadha Sees Sharp Drop in Instagram Following After Political Switch

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A day after shifting political allegiance, Raghav Chadha has reportedly witnessed a steep decline in his social media following, with online trackers indicating a significant dip in his Instagram numbers. Chadha, who recently left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with several other Rajya Sabha members, appears to have faced an immediate reaction from his digital audience. Unofficial estimates suggest that his follower count fell by nearly one million within a short span, dropping from around 14.6 million to approximately 13.6 million. While Instagram does not release real-time verified data…

25 Apr

“Attack on Democracy and Constitution”: Harpal Singh Cheema Slams BJP, Vows Strong Response from Punjabis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Singh Cheema, Raghav Chadha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader (AAP) Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party has launched an undemocratic assault on Punjab and its people, declaring it a direct attack on the Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution and the democratic rights of citizens. He asserted that Punjabis, who have historically sacrificed for the country’s freedom and democracy, will not tolerate this betrayal and will give a strong response. In a statement, senior AAP leader and Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The BJP has attacked Punjabis in an undemocratic manner. The right…

24 Apr

It’s Official! Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal formally switch to BJP

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a transformative shift for the Indian political landscape, Raghav Chadha officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, April 24, 2026. Accompanied by prominent organizational strategists Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal, Chadha was formally inducted into the party at its national headquarters in New Delhi. The ceremony was overseen by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, marking a historic exodus of the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) core intellectual and strategic leadership. During a press briefing following his induction, Chadha explained that while only the three of them were physically present at the headquarters for the ceremony,…

24 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Blasts Raghav Chadha Camp Over BJP Switch, Says Defectors Betrayed Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MPs, Bhagwant Mann, BJP merger, Punjab political crisis, Raghav Chadha, Rajya Sabha defection

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a firm and uncompromising message to the BJP, asserting that ever since strict laws against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) were enacted, the BJP’s unease has been evident as it struggles to accept decisive action on an issue deeply tied to Punjab’s sentiments. He stated that the BJP, which has repeatedly faced rejection in Punjab, has responded with hostility towards both the state and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), attempting to weaken a corruption-free government through intimidation, inducements, and efforts to engineer defections. Condemning both those leaving the party and those facilitating such…

24 Apr

Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal Quit AAP, Announce Move to BJP

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal on Friday announced they were leaving the party and aligning themselves with the Bharatiya Janata Party. The three leaders made the announcement at a joint press briefing, saying they were invoking constitutional provisions related to merger by two-thirds members of a legislative group. Raghav Chadha said the trio had decided to separate from AAP and join the BJP, describing the move as a collective political decision.Their exit is being seen as a significant blow to AAP’s strength…

15 Apr

Raghav Chadha security: Delhi Police to give interim security to Raghav Chadha as Centre approves Z cover

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Centre has reportedly approved Z-category security cover to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha following a threat assessment by the Intelligence Bureau, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs said. The security arrangement will be implemented in both Delhi and Punjab, with central paramilitary forces assigned for his protection. Until the central deployment is fully in place, the Delhi Police have been directed to offer immediate security cover. Security Shift After Punjab Withdraws Cover The development comes shortly after the Punjab Government withdrew Chadha’s Z category security, which had earlier been provided by the state police.…