Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has responded to Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's recent remarks comparing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to a toxic workplace. Chadha, along with six other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, announced his decision to merge with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier this week. Defending his exit, Chadha likened the Arvind Kejriwal-led party to a toxic work environment.
Bharadwaj's sharp retort
In a statement, Bharadwaj said, 'If a workplace turns toxic, employees serve a notice period before leaving. But here, we saw people suddenly jumping ship without any prior notice.' He questioned the timing and manner of the defection, suggesting that the MPs had been planning the move for some time.
Chadha's comparison
Chadha had earlier stated that working in AAP had become 'unbearable' due to internal conflicts and lack of democratic processes. He compared the party's functioning to a toxic workplace where employees feel compelled to resign.
The merger has sparked a political debate in Delhi, with AAP accusing the BJP of poaching its leaders. The BJP, on the other hand, has welcomed the new members, stating that they were disillusioned with AAP's governance.
Bharadwaj's remarks come amid growing tensions between the two parties ahead of the upcoming municipal elections in Delhi. Political analysts suggest that the defections could impact AAP's prospects in the state.
