Ashok Mittal has been appointed as the new deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Rajya Sabha, succeeding Raghav Chadha. During a session where he was addressing a question on 'Green Cover,' Mittal was informed of his new role by Sanjay Singh, the party's leader in the Upper House. He noted that Raghav Chadha was the first to congratulate him on this transition, emphasizing that the change is part of a routine process within the party. Mittal, who has been an MP from Punjab since April 2022 and serves as the chancellor of Lovely Professional University, downplayed any potential rift within the party, stating that the leadership change is meant to help MPs learn and develop their political skills. Currently, AAP holds 10 seats in the Rajya Sabha, with Punjab being the state with the highest representation. Raghav Chadha, once a close aide to party leader Arvind Kejriwal, has reportedly fallen out with the leadership, marking a significant shift in the party's internal dynamics.