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Traffic, Gig Workers, Data Limit, Bank Charges: 11 Key Issues Raghav Chadha Raised In Rajya Sabha

AAP leader Raghav Chadha, recently removed as Rajya Sabha deputy leader, has raised 11 key issues in Parliament, including gig worker rights, data rollover, bank penalties, and traffic woes, highlighting concerns affecting the middle class.

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Traffic, Gig Workers, Data Limit, Bank Charges: 11 Key Issues Raghav Chadha Raised In Rajya Sabha
  • Raghav Chadha has been removed as AAP’s deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha amid signs of an internal shift.
  • The Punjab MP has actively raised key civic and economic issues in Parliament in recent months.
  • His interventions span consumer rights, urban challenges, and reforms impacting the mid
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Raghav Chadha, a prominent Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, known for his rapid rise within the party, has been removed as deputy leader in the Upper House, highlighting an internal rift among the top brass.

The 37-year-old MP, working with the AAP since 2012, played a vital role in former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's election campaign. The Chartered Accountant-turned-politician was a member of the drafting committee of the Delhi Lokpal Bill and the party manifesto.

He has been among the more visible Aam Aadmi Party voices in the Rajya Sabha, frequently raising everyday governance and consumer‑centric issues that affect the middle class. 

As the deputy leader in the Upper House, Chadha advocated for 'middle-class' concerns in Parliament. From skyrocketing airport food prices to the 'recharge cycle' of telecom giants, the AAP MP has been flagging civic issues that hit citizens' pockets directly. Here are the highlights of his recent parliamentary interventions:

Paternity Leave
The AAP MP demanded in Parliament that paternity leave be recognized as a legal right. He argued that caregiving is a shared responsibility, asserting that fathers should not have to choose between their careers and supporting their wives through the critical recovery period following childbirth.

Also Read: 'Should Be Legal Right': Raghav Chadha Bats For Paternity Leave, Says Caregiving Is Shared Responsibility

Extra charges for extra kg but zero compensation for delay
Chadha questioned the Civil Aviation Ministry in Parliament over the lack of a compensation framework for flight delays. He argued that while airlines charge passengers exorbitantly for a single extra kilogram of baggage, they currently owe nothing for hours of lost time. Demanding a fair policy, he asserted that if carriers can track weight to the gram, they must be held accountable for delays by the hour.

National Urban Decongestion Mission
To address the gridlock paralyzing India's metros, the MP proposed a National Urban Decongestion Mission in Parliament. Highlighting that commuters lose up to 168 hours annually to traffic, he called for smarter management and scientific parking, asserting that India's economic progress depends on the mobility of its cities.

Also Read: Over 100 Hours Lost Every Year: Raghav Chadha Flags Traffic Crisis In Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi

Relief for investors for stock-market shock
Highlighting the vulnerability of small savers to stock-market shocks, Chadha urged Parliament to implement a policy shield for retail investors following wealth erosion caused by the West Asia conflict. He argued that while the crisis is external, the financial burden is domestic, particularly for SIP holders and middle-class households. His proposed relief package includes time-bound STT waivers, extending capital loss carry-forward to 15 years, and allowing tax-neutral switching for mutual fund investors to restore market confidence.

Fruit Juice is sugar water
AAP leader slammed big food brands for deceptive labeling, calling out companies for selling 'sugar water' disguised with fresh fruit imagery. In Parliament, he warned that such misleading advertisements are fueling a rise in diabetes and lifestyle diseases, demanding stricter regulations to protect consumers and children's well-being.

Also Read: 'Drinking Juice Or Sugar Syrup?' Raghav Chadha Flags Misleading Labels — Watch Video

Unused Data rollover after expiry
Unused data should be treated as personal property rather than being forfeited at midnight, the AAP MP argued, since consumers pay for a specific quota. He challenged the "expiry" of paid daily data in Parliament. To protect consumer interests, he demanded a mandatory data rollover system, the option to adjust unused data against future recharge costs, and the ability for users to transfer data to friends and family, ensuring that in a 'Digital India,' citizens get the full value of what they pay for.

Reserved women Panchayat seat for Pati
In a sharp critique of proxy governance, the AAP MP questioned the government in Parliament over the rise of 'Sarpanch Patis.' He argued that male relatives often take over the authority of elected women, undermining the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. Demanding an end to this parallel power structure, he called for measures to ensure women exercise genuine administrative control.

Tax Incentive for Marriage Couples
Chadha suggested the joint filing of Income Tax Returns for married couples in Parliament. He argued that allowing couples to pool their income and be taxed as a single unit could provide significant relief to middle-class households. A marriage bonus would lower the overall tax burden for millions of citizens.

Minimum Account Balance Penalty
Tagging the minimum account balance requirement as a penalty on poverty, the AAP MP flagged in Parliament that banks have collected nearly Rs 19,000 crore in three years from accounts failing to maintain a minimum balance. He argued that these charges unfairly punish farmers and pensioners for having low savings, demanding an end to these penalties to ensure the banking system protects customers.

Also Read: 'Banks Collected Rs 19,000 Crore In 3 Years': Raghav Chadha Proposes Ending Minimum Balance Penalties

No pad, no school for girls
The MP described menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right rather than charity and called out the systemic failure that forces girls to miss school due to poor sanitation. He argued that access to pads and privacy is a matter of dignity and equality, demanding that society prioritize rights over sympathy.

ALSO READ: AAP's Raghav Chadha Flags Menstrual Stigma In Parliament, Calls It 'Collective Failure'

Delivery within 10 mins provokes safety issues
Defending the rights of gig workers in Parliament, Chadha targeted platform companies for using delivery partners as a branding strategy and labelled them 'hostages with helmets.' He strongly condemned unsafe 10-minute delivery pressures and the lack of social security. He asserted that high sales and record order numbers mean nothing if workers aren't treated with respect. Calling for clear pay and fair rules, he demanded a system that treats these essential workers as human beings rather than just numbers in a business plan.

ALSO READ: 'Pressure Is Real, Dangerous': Raghav Chadha Hails Centre's Ban On 10-Minute Deliveries

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