The recent political shift within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has seen Raghav Chadha removed from his position as the Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. The party has officially appointed Punjab MP Ashok Mittal to the role, a move that became public on April 2, 2026.
“Silenced, Not Defeated”
Following the announcement, Raghav Chadha took to Instagram to share a defiant message. He posted a video montage of his most impactful parliamentary moments, captioned with an Indian flag.
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The Message: Chadha declared himself “silenced, not defeated,” focusing on the public interest issues he has championed.
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Key Issues Highlighted: The video revisited his advocacy for the education-employment gap, wage indexation, “one nation, one medical treatment,” and his longstanding demand for the Bharat Ratna to be awarded to Bhagat Singh.
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Speaking Time: Reports indicate that the AAP’s letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat requested that Chadha no longer be allotted speaking time from the party’s quota.
Priyanka Chopra’s Show of Support
The demotion has drawn attention from beyond the political sphere. Priyanka Chopra, Chadha’s sister-in-law (married to her cousin Parineeti Chopra), publicly backed him by commenting on his post with heart-eyes, applause, and clapping emojis. This isn’t the first time the global icon has celebrated Chadha; she recently shared a warm birthday wish for him, looking forward to his “new adventures with the little one.“
In Other Entertainment News
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Priyanka’s Indian Comeback: Priyanka is officially returning to Indian cinema in SS Rajamouli’s epic action-adventure film, Varanasi. Starring alongside Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film is set for an April 7, 2027 release. Priyanka reportedly requested Rajamouli to include dance sequences, as she hadn’t performed in an Indian film for several years.
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Box Office History: The spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, is currently shattering records. As of April 4, 2026, it has grossed over ₹1,523 crore worldwide in just 17 days, officially dethroning Baahubali 2 to become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America.
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Casting Regrets: The casting director for Dhurandhar revealed that three major actors rejected the role of the antagonist, Rehman Dakait, a decision they reportedly regret given the film’s historic success.
