Raghav Chadha Hails PM Modi's Historic Tenure Amidst TMC's Internal Strife

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has publicly commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi on achieving the milestone of becoming India's longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, PM Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record of 4,398 days previously held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Chadha, who recently defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in April 2026, took to social media platform X to express his admiration. He hailed Modi's political journey, describing his victories in 2014, 2019, and 2024 as 'three successive mandates from the people of India, each one a renewed act of faith.' Chadha further elaborated on the significance of this achievement, stating, 'To win the trust of so vast and diverse a nation even once is remarkable. To win it three times over, without a break, is extraordinary.'

He drew a stark comparison between PM Modi's tenure and that of Jawaharlal Nehru, highlighting the differing political landscapes in which they operated. Chadha argued that Nehru led India during a period of 'one-party dominance,' where the Congress party held overwhelming power over a 'young and fragmented opposition.' In contrast, Chadha asserted that Modi earned his mandates in a 'far more demanding democracy,' characterized by 'coalitions, of powerful regional forces and fierce multi-party competition.' He pointed out that Modi secured absolute majorities for the BJP in both 2014 and 2019, marking the first single-party majorities at the Centre since 1984, before leading the NDA to victory once more in 2024.

In addition to his congratulatory remarks, reports indicate that Chadha also performed a special puja for PM Modi, further emphasizing his reverence for the Prime Minister's leadership. This public display of allegiance marks a significant shift for Chadha, who, during his time with AAP, had been a vocal critic of the BJP and PM Modi. His defection to the BJP in April 2026, along with six other AAP lawmakers, significantly impacted AAP's strength in the Rajya Sabha and marked a departure from his previous strong anti-BJP stance.

Adding an intriguing twist to the political narrative, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sayoni Ghosh, who previously made a controversial and derogatory remark about Raghav Chadha, is now reportedly aligning with a rebel faction within her own party. Earlier, after Chadha's move to the BJP, Ghosh had reportedly stated, 'Chaddha can become Chaddi,' a jibe that the BJP criticized as insulting to the Sikh and Punjabi communities. Ghosh's comment, made during an interview with a local news outlet, underscored the political rivalry at the time.

However, recent developments suggest a significant internal crisis within the Trinamool Congress. A list of 19 dissenting MPs has emerged, indicating growing discontent with the party's leadership and decision-making process. Sayoni Ghosh, once considered a staunch supporter and close confidante of Mamata Banerjee and the president of the TMC's women's wing, is now reportedly among those who have pledged support to this dissident faction, led by senior MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar. Sources indicate that Ghosh has signed documents related to supporting the rebel camp, which is viewed as a major political setback for Mamata Banerjee and raises concerns about the party's unity.

This unfolding scenario presents a curious confluence of events, where a politician who was once the target of a derogatory remark from a rival party member now sees that very individual embroiled in internal dissent, potentially leading to unforeseen political realignments. The irony of Ghosh's rumored move to a rebel faction, following her sharp criticism of Chadha's political shift, highlights the fluid and often unpredictable nature of Indian politics.