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NEW DELHI: Raghav Chadha on Friday made a pointed remark in the Rajya Sabha while beginning his speech, referring to recent leadership changes within the Aam Aadmi Party.Addressing the House, Chadha said, “The leader of the party I belong to is not present in the House. The newly appointed deputy leader of the party I belong to is also not present in the House. I am the recently removed deputy leader, and I am present in the House. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to speak.” Watch ‘Interesting Thought’: Raghav Chadha Hints at Launching Own Political Party Chadha’s remarks come amid a widening rift between him and the AAP leadership following his removal as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha and the appointment of Ashok Kumar Mittal in his place.The fallout has triggered a public war of words within the party, with senior AAP leaders accusing Chadha of disloyalty and distancing himself from the party line. Saurabh Bharadwaj recently alleged that Chadha had been defended by BJP leaders and linked recent Enforcement Directorate action against Mittal to the internal conflict.The Enforcement Directorate recently carried out searches linked to Mittal in Punjab and Haryana under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, covering premises associated with educational institutions linked to him. AAP leaders described the action as politically motivated and timed ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections.AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal accused the Centre of beginning preparations for Punjab elections through central agencies, while party leaders Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia also attacked the BJP over alleged misuse of institutions.Once considered one of AAP’s most prominent national faces and a close aide of Kejriwal, Chadha has in recent months reportedly faced differences with the leadership over strategy, parliamentary approach and absence during key political moments. Chadha has denied allegations against him and called them baseless.His remarks in the Rajya Sabha are likely to further fuel speculation over internal tensions at a crucial time for AAP, particularly in Punjab where the party faces upcoming electoral challenges.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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During his speech in the lower house, he repeatedly referred to the “number 16” in a cryptic manner, without clearly explaining its meaning.Amid frequent interruptions from the ruling side, Rahul ended his address invoking “number 16.”He said, “Yesterday I was watching the Prime Minister speak. Low energy, disconnected, nothing was coming through. Then I noticed it was the 16th of April.”He continued, “It felt like there was panic while pushing this bill. I looked at my phone and saw the date — 16. And I thought, this is the number. The whole answer to the riddle is in the number 16. Everything is in the number 16. Now if anybody understands what I am saying, please, send me a message.”After Rahul’s speech, the official handle of Congress on X also posted, “Puzzle for all of you: Yesterday, the Prime Minister was low on energy. Suddenly, I noticed it was the 16th of April. My God, how crazy! The number: Sixteen (Sixteen sounds a lot like Epstein, doesn’t it?)”Earlier during his speech, Rahul Gandhi referred to PM Modi as a “magician,” which drew a sharp reaction from Rajnath Singh and Om Birla.“Magician of Operation Sindoor, Balakot has been caught,” said Rahul, adding, “Everybody knows there is a partnership between the magician and the businessman.Rahul had also said, “There is a central confusion in the minds of the people of the BJP. You aren’t the people of India or the armed forces. Stop hiding like cowards behind the armed forces and the people of India.”The remarks were made during a debate on the women’s reservation bill and its linkage with delimitation. Rahul Gandhi argued that the Bill was less about improving women’s representation and more about political restructuring through the redrawing of constituencies.He claimed that the proposed delimitation exercise could reshape the electoral map in a way that benefits the ruling BJP while weakening existing social justice frameworks. According to him, the move could reduce the political influence of backward communities and marginalised groups.Opposition parties have also raised concerns that linking the implementation of women’s reservation with delimitation may have broader implications for federal balance, regional representation and caste-based political participation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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They are trying to avoid giving power and representation to my OBC brothers and sisters and instead take power away from them,” Gandhi said.Rijiju interjected, alleging that Gandhi’s father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, had opposed OBC reservation both during his time in power and when out of power.He also questioned why the Congress, despite ruling the country for nearly 60 years, did not grant constitutional reservation to OBCs.“When Congress ruled this country for more than 60 years, why did it not provide constitutional reservation for OBCs? The Congress has to answer,” the parliamentary affairs minister stated.“When Rajiv Gandhi was prime minister—and even otherwise—he opposed OBC reservation. Can Rahul Gandhi explain why?” Rijiju asked.Earlier, Gandhi accused the government of attempting to alter India’s electoral landscape by linking women’s reservation to delimitation, asserting that the opposition would not allow the bill to pass.His remarks came ahead of voting in the Lok Sabha on the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, which proposes increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats to 850.. While the ruling NDA, with 293 MPs, holds a majority in the 545-member House, it requires a two-thirds majority to pass the legislation.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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A 12-part “Skill Samvad Series” was also launched. It focused on workforce readiness and local livelihood participation in the pilgrimage sector.The discussions were divided into two panels. The first panel focused on frontline Yatra workers such as guides, porters, drivers, and hospitality staff. It recommended setting minimum competency standards for all roles ahead of the Yatra season. It also suggested short, modular training programmes in local languages for seasonal workers, along with certification and ID-based recognition systems.Training areas discussed included first aid, high-altitude safety, weather awareness, and crowd management. Officials noted that standardisation of skills could improve pilgrim safety and provide formal recognition to workers engaged in Yatra services.The second panel focused on local communities and entrepreneurs, including homestays, vendors, artisans, and self-help groups. It discussed “Yatra-ready” homestay standards while retaining local cultural identity. Other suggestions included strengthening food safety and hygiene, waste management, and supporting local products through branding and GI tagging.Linking skill development with credit access, digital payments, and market linkages was also suggested to improve local participation in the tourism economy. Minister for skill development & employment Saurabh Bahuguna said, “Char Dham Yatra is not only a spiritual journey but also a vital livelihood ecosystem for thousands of people. 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