Raghav Chadha on Tuesday (May 5) met Droupadi Murmu along with fellow Members of Parliament, raising concerns over what he described as “vendetta politics” by the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in Punjab.
Following the meeting, Chadha shared details in a post on X, stating that the delegation had conveyed apprehensions regarding the alleged misuse of state machinery against MPs who had exercised their constitutional right to defect and merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
“Honoured to meet the Hon’ble President of India this morning, along with three fellow MPs,” Chadha wrote, adding that the issue of political targeting was discussed during the interaction.
According to Chadha, the Punjab government has been using administrative and investigative agencies to act against former party members who joined the BJP. He claimed that public resources were being deployed to intimidate and pressure leaders.
Speaking to reporters, Chadha expressed concern that he could be the “next target” of such actions. “I want to tell AAP that they have started a dangerous game of revenge. The end will be really bad,” he said.
He further alleged that cases being filed against leaders were “malicious” and “fabricated,” pointing to recent developments involving party functionaries.
Referring to the meeting, Chadha said the President assured that constitutional rights and democratic choices must be respected.
“We take strength from the President’s assurance that constitutional rights and democratic choices must be respected,” he stated in his post.
Congratulations to the entire BJP family on the impressive election results, with West Bengal marking a historic & decisive victory that stands out as truly remarkable.
The outcomes from Assam and Puducherry further reflect people’s continued faith in development and strong…
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) May 4, 2026
He also claimed that the President conveyed support for ensuring protection of leaders who had chosen to switch political affiliations.
The allegations come amid reports of FIRs being registered against political figures, including Sandeep Pathak. Chadha cited these actions as part of a broader pattern of political retaliation.
Pathak, who was part of the delegation meeting the President, echoed similar concerns. He alleged that the party was attempting to intimidate leaders through legal cases.
“AAP is trying to intimidate us by filing fake FIRs. We will fight a legal battle,” Pathak said.
Chadha also referred to instances of alleged intimidation, administrative pressure, and actions against individuals associated with defecting MPs.
The controversy follows the defection of seven AAP MPs to the BJP, a move that has significantly altered the balance of strength in the Rajya Sabha.
The merger has increased the BJP’s numbers while reducing AAP’s presence, intensifying political friction between the two parties, particularly in Punjab where AAP is in power.
Chadha alleged that actions such as targeting individuals linked to defecting MPs and alleged disruptions to business operations were part of a larger pattern of retaliation.
In his post on X, Chadha used sharp language to describe AAP’s conduct, stating that the party now behaves “less like a political party and more like an obsessed, jilted ex.”
The remark underscores the increasingly acrimonious nature of political exchanges between the two sides following the defections.
In a separate post, Chadha congratulated the BJP leadership for its recent electoral performance across states.
He described the party’s victory in West Bengal as “historic and decisive,” and also highlighted results in Assam and Puducherry as indicators of public support for governance and development.
Chadha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP president Nitin Nabin for the party’s electoral success.
“This victory stands as a testament to the decisive leadership and the dedicated efforts of the BJP,” he said.
The developments shows growing tensions between the BJP and AAP, particularly in Punjab, where allegations of political targeting and counter-allegations continue to escalate.
