NEW DELHI: Former AAP legislator from Greater Kailash, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has launched a YouTube channel, stating that after his electoral defeat, he has become berozgar (unemployed) and wants to share how a politician's life changes after losing an election.
Speaking about his new digital platform, Bharadwaj posted a video on social media, saying, "The election results on Feb 8 brought significant changes to Delhi's political landscape. For leaders like us, life took a 180-degree turn."
"Many people have been reaching out on WhatsApp and Twitter, asking about my plans and what changes a politician experiences after an election loss. Through this channel, I want to share my journey and address these questions directly," he added.
The YouTube channel will feature daily discussions on various topics, providing an interactive space for citizens to engage with him. Viewers will have the opportunity to submit their questions and suggestions, making the platform an open forum for political discourse, he said.
The first video is set to go live on Thursday, marking the beginning of this new journey. Bharadwaj, who lost the Greater Kailash seat by 3,188 votes to BJP's Shikha Roy, had won there three times in a row since 2013.
As a minister, he held several portfolios, including urban development, irrigation and flood control, health, industries, art, culture and language, tourism, social welfare, and cooperatives.
Several key AAP leaders, including party chief Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, and former minister Satyendra Jain, lost their seats in this election.
Bharadwaj said, "When you are an MLA and a minister, you have a lot of work, but suddenly, you are in a position where you have ample time."
"As an MLA, we get a salary. But how long can we sustain from the savings? So it would also be a source of livelihood," he added.
He said his channel would cover political and social issues, as well as governance challenges. Drawing from his experience as a politician, he hopes to offer insights on various matters. "We know something about everything. We will share those experiences," he said.