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The Political Cost Of Switching Sides: Is This The End Of The Hype?
The digital fallout for Raghav Chadha has been swift and massive. Following his move from AAP to the BJP, over 400,000 followers vanished from his Instagram profile in record time. While some call it a strategic shift, many in Punjab are expressing their frustration through the "unfollow" button, labeling the move a betrayal of the original mandate.
Is this just a temporary social media trend, or a sign of a deeper disconnect with the youth vote? Data suggests that when political brand identity shifts too abruptly, the "digital footprint" is the first thing to take a hit.

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