Punjab withdraws police security for MP Raghav Chadha after party role change

The Punjab government has withdrawn the state-provided security cover for Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, according to information attributed to government sources.

The move follows recent changes within the Aam Aadmi Party, which removed Chadha from his role as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. Chadha had been provided Punjab Police security in his capacity as the party’s co-incharge for Punjab and as a member of Parliament.

According to officials, the decision was taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. No formal public statement detailing the reasons for the withdrawal had been issued at the time of publication.

The development has been interpreted by some political observers as a sign of internal shifts within the party, though no official confirmation of internal disagreements has been provided.

Separately, Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a social media post that the central government may be preparing to provide Z-plus category security to Chadha. Bharadwaj questioned why the Centre would extend such protection, but did not cite official documentation.