India, April 4 -- A fresh controversy within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was removed as the party's Deputy Leader in the Upper House, exposing internal rifts at a politically sensitive time ahead of upcoming Punjab elections.

Chadha termed the move "unexpected" and conveyed disappointment, while asserting his continued commitment to the party's principles. Sources suggest he believes his parliamentary record reflects consistency and alignment with AAP's broader agenda, even as sections of the leadership have questioned his approach.

The party leadership responded sharply. Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused Chadha of failing to take an aggressive stand against the Centre in Parl...