Raghav Chadha

Politician

Indian Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/11/1988
Age37 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

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PoliticsRaghav Chadha is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He joined the party in 2012 and has held several positions within the party, including treasurer, National Executive Member, National Spokesperson, and Litigation Affairs In-charge. He has contested in both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. He currently serves as Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab and Punjab Co-Incharge of AAP.

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5' 9")
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University (one year of graduation)
  • London School of Economics
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi
  • Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
  • Delhi University

Personal Life

SchoolModern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseParineeti Chopra (actor)
Affairs/GirlfriendsParineeti Chopra (actor)
Engagement Date13/05/2023
Engagement PlaceKapurthala House, Delhi
Marriage Date24/09/2023
Marriage PlaceThe Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan

Family

FatherSunil Chadha
MotherAlka Chadha

Career

Political PartyAam Aadmi Party (AAP) (2012-present)
Political Journey
  • Became AAP's treasurer and advisor to Delhi's Finance Minister Manish Sisodia in 2016
  • In charge of South Delhi for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
  • Contested Lok Sabha Elections from South Delhi constituency in 2019
  • Contested Delhi Assembly Elections from Rajinder Nagar constituency in 2020
  • Nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab in 2022
  • Appointed as Chairman of an advisory panel by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in 2022
  • Elected as MLA from Rajinder Nagar in 2020 Delhi Assembly elections and served as Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board
  • Appointed to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance
  • Serves as National Executive Member, National Spokesperson, and Litigation Affairs In-charge for AAP
  • Punjab Co-Incharge of AAP
  • Joined India Against Corruption movement in 2011
  • Drafted the Delhi Lokpal Bill in 2012 at age 24
  • Became AAP's National Spokesperson, one of the youngest across Indian political parties
  • Served as Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board during his tenure as MLA
  • Elected to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab in March 2022 at age 33, becoming India's youngest Rajya Sabha MP
  • Served as interim Leader of the House (request turned down due to procedural norms) in 2023
  • Co-in-charge for the 2022 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections
  • Co-incharge for the 2022 Gujarat Legislative Assembly elections
Professional BackgroundChartered Accountant with experience at multinational corporations including Deloitte, Shyam Malpani, and Grant Thornton

Favourites

SportCricket
CricketerBrian Lara

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMaruti Swift Dzire; 2009 (DL2CAK6202)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Raghav Chadha is recognized as the youngest spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party.
2. He gained experience at multinational corporations like Deloitte and Grant Thornton as a Chartered Accountant.
3. Raghav joined the Aam Aadmi Party after being part of the 'India Against Corruption' movement and meeting Arvind Kejriwal.
4. He worked with Ram Jethmalani for two years on the Arun Jaitley defamation case.
5. Raghav attended Mother Teresa's canonization by Pope Francis in Vatican City.
6. In 2018, Raghav participated in a shoot for the Netflix film 'Rajma Chawal.'
7. He enjoys cricket and has competed in badminton at the state level.
8. Raghav walked the runway at the Lakme Fashion Show in New Delhi in 2022.
9. Before his engagement to Parineeti Chopra, he underwent a rhinoplasty.
10. Raghav is known for his active engagement in prime time TV debates.
11. He is widely recognised as the calm and composed voice of reason in political panels.
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