Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Priyanka Chaturvedi Denies BJP Negotiations, Discusses Political Career
Priyanka Chaturvedi, a former Rajya Sabha MP, recently spoke on The Rediff Podcast about various rumors surrounding her political career.
She strongly denied any negotiations with the BJP, expressing anger at the made-up stories.
Chaturvedi also addressed rumors about paying crores for her Rajya Sabha seat, calling them baseless.
She discussed the issue of political defections, describing them as involving money laundering and using the term 'washing machine'.
The interview covered her personal grievances and deeper political issues, including the violent police crackdown on student protesters and the Women's Reservation Bill.
Chaturvedi also shared her thoughts on Uddhav Thackeray and the Shiv Sena split, highlighting the isolation during the COVID period and Thackeray's ill health as factors.
She reflected on her exit from the Congress party in 2019, attributing it to a demand for dignity that the party failed to honor.
The conversation provided a raw and unfiltered look into India's opposition politics.
Priyanka Chaturvedi denies any negotiations with the BJP and expresses anger at the rumors.
She denies paying crores for her Rajya Sabha seat, calling the rumors baseless.
Chaturvedi describes political defections as involving money laundering, using the term 'washing machine'.
The interview covers her personal grievances and deeper political issues, including the Women's Reservation Bill.
She reflects on her exit from the Congress party in 2019, attributing it to a demand for dignity.
- Who
- Priyanka Chaturvedi, former Rajya Sabha MP
- What
- Denial of BJP negotiations and discussion on political career
- When
- During an interview on The Rediff Podcast
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address media speculation and share her perspective on political issues
Priyanka Chaturvedi's Perspective
Media Speculations
Joining BJP
Priyanka Chaturvedi's Perspective
Priyanka Chaturvedi denies any negotiations with the BJP and expresses anger at the rumors.
Media Speculations
Media reports suggest she is secretly negotiating with the BJP.
Rajya Sabha Seat
Priyanka Chaturvedi's Perspective
Chaturvedi denies paying crores for her Rajya Sabha seat and calls the rumors baseless.
Media Speculations
Rumors persist that she paid a significant amount to secure her seat.
Political Defections
Priyanka Chaturvedi's Perspective
Chaturvedi describes political defections as involving money laundering and uses the term 'washing machine'.
Media Speculations
Media reports focus on the drama and personal implications of defections.
- Name
- Priyanka Chaturvedi
- Current Status
- Former Rajya Sabha MP
- Party Affiliation
- Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray)
- Notable Quote
- The made-up stories really angered me.
- Key Issue Discussed
- Political defections and media speculation
- Podcast Platform
- The Rediff Podcast
- Interviewer
- Prasanna D Zore