AAP Removes Raghav Chadha As Deputy Leader In Rajya Sabha, Urges That No Speaking Time Be Given to Him

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has informed the Rajya Sabha Secretariat that MP Raghav Chadha should be relieved of his role as the party's Deputy Leader in the Upper House and should no longer be given speaking time under AAP's quota, according to sources.

The party has also proposed that Ashok Mittal be appointed as its new Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha, sources added.

No Reaction From Raghav Yet!

There has been no reaction from Raghav yet on the dismissal.

Raghav Chadha on Impact of West Asia Conflict on Indian Stock Market

AAP MP Raghav Chadha said that Indian stock markets have lost around ₹48 lakh crore in investor wealth since the beginning of the conflict in West Asia.

On March 24, he urged the government to provide relief to small investors who have been affected by the market fall.

Speaking during a discussion on the Appropriation Bill (No. 2) in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha pointed out that while the conflict is not directly related to India, its effects are clearly visible in the country's financial markets.

He described the situation as a "Black Swan" event, explaining that it was unexpected, caused by external factors, and not linked to India's economic fundamentals.

Chadha also highlighted that global markets are currently facing high volatility due to rising tensions in West Asia, and Indian markets have also seen a significant decline in investor wealth as a result.