Chadha has been with AAP sinc behind former Delhi Chief Minis Chartered Accountant by profes Delhi Lokpal Bill and various par In Parliament, Chadha quickly earned a reputation as a voice for ordinary citizens, tackling issues from traffic jams to banking charges, consumer rights, and workplace fairness.
In his interventions, Chadha raised the need for legal paternity leave, highlighting that childcare should be a shared responsibility. According to Chadha, fathers shouldn't have to choose between work and supporting their partners after childbirth. Addressing urban challenges, he pointed out that commuters lose nearly 168 hours a year stuck in traffic and proposed a national mission to manage congestion with smart parking and improved public transport.
He also questioned why airlines charge high fees for extra baggage yet offer no compensation for major delays, advocating for policies that hold airlines accountable to passengers' time. On consumer rights and banking, Chadha argued that unused mobile data belongs to consumers, proposing rollovers or transfers to friends and family. He further suggested that married couples be allowed to file joint income tax returns, describing it as a "marriage bonus" to simplify filings and reduce the middle-class burden.
Chadha criticised low-balance bank charges as a "penalty on poverty," pointing out that Rs 19,000 crore had been collected over three years, and called for these charges to be removed for farmers and pensioners. On women's health, he stressed that menstrual hygiene should be a right, not charity, proposing integrated policies to ensure schoolgirls have access to pads and privacy, thereby reducing dropout risks.
He also criticised major food brands for marketing "sugar water" as fruit juice and urged stricter regulation to prevent misleading ads contributing to rising diabetes rates. Championing gig workers' rights, Chadha has been vocal about the pressure faced by delivery workers under the "10-minute delivery" model, calling it exploitative. He argued that gig workers were being treated like "hostages in helmets" and urged for better social security, fair wages, and safer working conditions.
Responding to market volatility caused by the West Asia conflict, Chadha suggested a "security shield" for small investors and SIP holders. He called for tax-neutral mutual fund switching and STT exemptions to protect everyday investors.
Despite his removal from a key party position, Chadha’s continued presence and assertive interventions in Parliament underscore his role as a persistent advocate for middle-class concerns, reflecting broader debates on governance, accountability, and economic fairness.
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