Kejriwal hits back at former AAP MP as Raghav Chadha campaigns for BJP in Kolkata.
A plan to fight fire with fire! The BJP is fielding Raghav Chadha to counter AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal. According to sources, former AAP MP Raghav Chadha is coming to Kolkata to campaign in support of BJP candidates. However, details on when and where Raghav will appear are not yet known. No official notification has been released.
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In the final phase of election campaigning, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is visiting Bengal on Sunday. He will campaign in support of Trinamool Congress candidate Shovan Dev Chatterjee in Ballygunge. He has further campaign programs scheduled. Kejriwal will meet Trinamool supremo Mamata Banerjee. The AAP supremo will campaign on the 26th and 27th. Sources suggest that Raghav Chadha is now being deployed to counter Kejriwal. According to political circles, Kejriwal will campaign for the Trinamool Congress. Meanwhile, his former colleague Raghav will speak out against Kejriwal’s corruption. Additionally, former AAP MP Raghav is highly popular among the youth. The BJP aims to leverage that popularity.
Notably, on Friday, Raghav Chadha joined the BJP along with six other AAP MPs. Raghav and three other AAP MPs held a press conference. There, they announced they were leaving AAP to join the BJP. At one point, it was rumored that Raghav might form his own separate party. But ultimately, he joined the BJP. In total, seven AAP MPs have joined the BJP. Earlier this month, Raghav was removed from the position of Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. Since then, speculation about AAP MPs joining the BJP had intensified. Now, sources indicate the BJP is set to deploy him in the campaign for the ‘2026 electoral battle’.
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Kolkata
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and was the capital of British India until 1911. Established as a trading post by the British East India Company in the late 17th century, it grew into a major center of commerce, culture, and the Indian independence movement. Today, it is renowned for its rich artistic heritage, colonial architecture, and vibrant festivals like Durga Puja.
Ballygunge
Ballygunge is a prominent neighborhood in South Kolkata, India, known for its upscale residential character and vibrant cultural history. Originally a sparsely populated area with marshy lands and villages, it developed significantly during the British colonial era, becoming a favored locale for affluent Bengali families and British officials. Today, Ballygunge retains its historic charm through landmarks like Ballygunge Circular Road and Ballygunge Phari, blending old-world architecture with modern urban life.
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of India’s bicameral Parliament, established in 1952 under the Constitution of India. It represents the states and union territories, with members elected indirectly by state legislatures, and serves as a revising chamber for legislation. Unlike the Lok Sabha
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Kolkata
Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is a major cultural and commercial hub in eastern India, founded in 1690 by the British East India Company. It served as the capital of British India until 1911 and was a center for the Indian independence movement, producing influential figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Swami Vivekananda. Today, the city is renowned for its vibrant arts, colonial architecture, and iconic landmarks such as the Victoria Memorial and Howrah Bridge.
Ballygunge
Ballygunge is a prominent neighborhood in South Kolkata, India, known for its upscale residential character and cultural vibrancy. Historically, it developed as a prosperous suburb during the British colonial era, with large mansions and gardens built by wealthy Bengali families and European residents. Today, it remains a hub of intellectual and artistic life, featuring historic buildings, markets, and institutions like the Ballygunge Government High School.
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, is the upper house of India’s Parliament, established in 1952 following the adoption of the Indian Constitution. Unlike the directly elected Lok Sabha, its members are elected by state legislatures and represent the states and union territories, ensuring a federal balance. The chamber meets in the Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi and plays a key role in reviewing and amending legislation.
