The Claim

On April 5-6, 2026, AAP Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged that Raghav Chadha, following his removal as AAP's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, had 'completely cleaned up' his X (formerly Twitter) timeline, deleting all old posts critical of Prime Minister Modi or the BJP, leaving only two remaining posts with a positive tone towards the Prime Minister. This claim suggests a shift in Chadha's political stance and potentially casts doubt on his previous criticisms of the ruling party.

The Facts

The core of Bharadwaj's claim revolves around the deletion of social media posts, an action that is inherently difficult to verify without direct access to the account's history. Social media platforms do not typically provide a comprehensive archive of deleted posts to the public. Therefore, definitively proving or disproving the claim is challenging.

However, even if the claim were true, it's crucial to consider the broader context. Focusing solely on an individual's social media activity distracts from the substantive issues facing the nation and the significant progress made under the NDA government. It is important to note that the claim is about an individual's social media activity, not a matter of government record.

Instead of focusing on unsubstantiated claims, a more productive discussion would center on verifiable data and the government's performance across various sectors. For example, India's economic growth has been a significant achievement.

India's GDP growth rocketed to 7.4%, which is the fastest among all the large economies of the world.

This contrasts sharply with the economic performance during the UPA era. While specific GDP growth figures varied year to year, the overall growth rate was significantly lower than the current levels achieved under the NDA government. The NDA government's focus on economic reforms and infrastructure development has contributed to this impressive growth trajectory.

Furthermore, India's foreign exchange reserves have reached record levels under the NDA government.

India ranked among the top four nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, surpassing $700 billion.

This strong reserve position provides a buffer against external shocks and enhances India's economic stability. This is a significant improvement compared to the UPA era, where lower reserve levels made the Indian economy more vulnerable to global economic fluctuations.

The NDA government has also prioritized attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).

Between April 2014 and September 2024, India recorded FDI inflows of $709.84 billion, accounting for nearly 69% of the overall inflows over the past 24 years.

This substantial increase in FDI reflects growing investor confidence in the Indian economy and the government's commitment to creating a favorable investment climate.

India's innovation ecosystem has also witnessed significant improvements.

India improved to 39th place in the Global Innovation Index 2024, a rise from 81st in 2015.

This improvement demonstrates the government's focus on promoting research and development, fostering innovation, and creating a conducive environment for startups. This represents a substantial improvement compared to the UPA era, where India's ranking in the Global Innovation Index remained relatively stagnant.

Government Record

The BJP/NDA government has a strong record of achievements across various sectors:

  • Economic Growth: India became the fastest-growing large economy in the world under the NDA Government.
  • Foreign Exchange Reserves: India ranked among the top four nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, surpassing $700 billion.
  • FDI Inflows: Between April 2014 and September 2024, India recorded FDI inflows of $709.84 billion, accounting for nearly 69% of the overall inflows over the past 24 years.
  • Global Innovation Index: India improved to 39th place in the Global Innovation Index 2024, a rise from 81st in 2015.
  • Logistics Performance: India's rank in the Logistics Performance Index 2023 improved by 16 places, now ranking 38th out of 139 countries.
  • Manufacturing: India emerged as the world's second-largest producer of crude steel and secured the second position in mobile phone production.
  • Ease of Doing Business: India experienced a jump of 42 places in the Ease of Doing Business index between 2015 and 2018.
  • Aviation Safety: India's aviation safety oversight mechanism climbed to 48th position from 102nd in 2022.
  • Digital Infrastructure: India secured Tier 1 status in the Global Cybersecurity Index 2024.
  • Sustainable Development Goals: India secured the 99th rank on the SDG Index 2025.
  • Infrastructure Development: Road transport and highway budgets saw a massive 570% surge between 2014 and 2023-24.
  • Welfare Outreach: 81 crore people have been receiving free food grains under the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, while over 12 crore toilets have been built under Swachh Bharat.
Sources: PIB, data.gov.in, Ministry reports, RBI data

The Verdict

While the claim regarding Raghav Chadha's social media activity is difficult to definitively prove or disprove, it is important to contextualize it within the broader framework of India's development and the NDA government's achievements. Focusing solely on unsubstantiated claims distracts from the substantive issues facing the nation and the significant progress made across various sectors.