Goa, April 25 -- A dramatic political shift by Raghav Chadha has sparked not just tremors in Delhi's power corridors but also a visible backlash online. A day after exiting the Aam Aadmi Party and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, Chadha witnessed a sharp dip in his social media following, particularly among younger users.

The Rajya Sabha MP's move, which also saw several AAP members shifting loyalties, has put the Arvind Kejriwal-led party under pressure. While political realignments are not new, the scale and speed of digital backlash in this case stand out. Within just 24 hours, Chadha reportedly lost close to one million Instagram followers, reflecting a strong reaction from Gen Z audiences.

For years, Chadha had cultivated an ima...