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Quick Info

Date of birth11 November 1988

Age34 Years

BirthplaceDelhi, India

ProfessionPolitician; Chartered Accountant

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseParineeti Chopra

FamilyFather - Sunil Chadha; Mother - Alka Chadha

Net worthRs. 20 Lakh (as in 2020)

Raghav Chadha Biography

Raghav Chadha is an Indian chartered accountant turned politician associated with the Aam Aadmi Party. Born in Delhi in 1988, he has held party and public-

Early life and background

Raghav Chadha was born on 11 November 1988 in Delhi and grew up in the city he still lists as his hometown. He completed his schooling at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi. After one year of undergraduate study at Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, he focused on qualifying as a chartered accountant. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi in 2009 and became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2011. He has also attended programs at the London School of Economics.

Before entering politics, Chadha worked professionally as a chartered accountant with multinational firms including Deloitte and Grant Thornton. He was building a practice in London when the India Against Corruption movement emerged; that period led to his deeper involvement in public life.

Career

Chadha joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) soon after its formation in 2012. Early on he served as the party treasurer and later acted as an adviser to Delhi’s finance minister in 2016 for a brief period. In 2018 he took responsibility for the party’s work in South Delhi ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and contested the South Delhi parliamentary seat in 2019.

In February 2020 Chadha contested and won the Delhi Assembly election from Rajinder Nagar, defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party’s candidate in that constituency. In March 2022 the Aam Aadmi Party nominated him to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, and following the party’s victory in the state that month he was appointed by the chief minister as chairman of an advisory panel.

Besides formal political roles, Chadha has been a prominent AAP spokesperson and a frequent participant in television debates representing his party.

Public profile

Chadha’s background as a chartered accountant and his early professional career have been part of his public narrative. He has also engaged in activities outside traditional politics: he attended Mother Teresa’s canonization at the Vatican in 2016 and participated in fashion and media events, including walking the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week in March 2022 and taking part in a shoot for a Netflix project in 2018.

He has been public about his sporting interests, particularly cricket and badminton, and has competed at the state level in badminton. Personal hobbies listed include listening to music, travelling and reading.

Controversies and public challenges

Chadha’s public life has included several contested episodes. His short advisory role to Delhi’s deputy chief minister in 2016 was later rescinded retrospectively by central authorities, an action he acknowledged and for which he said he had returned salary he received for the brief appointment. He was named in a supplementary chargesheet in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case in May 2023. In August 2023 he faced suspension from the Rajya Sabha over allegations related to the inclusion of members’ names on a committee; he defended his actions by saying names are proposed and members can opt out. The Rajya Sabha chairman revoked his suspension in December 2023 after a motion in the House.

Personal life

Chadha is married to actor Parineeti Chopra. The couple became engaged on 13 May 2023 and were married on 24 September 2023. His parents are Sunil and Alka Chadha. Public information lists his height at approximately 175 cm (about 5 feet 9 inches) and notes black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

Since his nomination to the Rajya Sabha in 2022 and subsequent appointment to an advisory panel in Punjab, Chadha has continued to be an active figure within AAP, appearing in media debates and representing the party on national platforms. Public records also list assets such as bank deposits, bonds and shares, a motor vehicle and jewellery as part of his declared holdings.

Raghav Chadha remains a visible and sometimes polarising presence in contemporary Indian politics, known for his transition from a finance career into a prominent role within the Aam Aadmi Party.

Recent Work

Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (nominated from Punjab)

Nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the Aam Aadmi Party in March 2022; served as party representative in the Upper House.

2022
Chairman, Advisory Panel (Punjab)

Appointed chairman of an advisory panel after the AAP government formed in Punjab in March 2022.

2022
MLA, Rajinder Nagar

Elected to the Delhi Legislative Assembly from Rajinder Nagar in February 2020.

2020

Career Highlights

  1. Joined Aam Aadmi Party in 2012 and served as party treasurer
  2. Elected to Delhi Assembly from Rajinder Nagar in 2020
  3. Nominated to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab in 2022
  4. Appointed chairman of an advisory panel in Punjab after AAP's 2022 victory

Net Worth

Rs. 20 Lakh (as in 2020)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Raghav Chadha born?

11 November 1988

What is Raghav Chadha known for?

Politician; Chartered Accountant

What is Raghav Chadha’s marital status?

Married

Who is Raghav Chadha married to?

Parineeti Chopra

What is Raghav Chadha’s net worth?

Rs. 20 Lakh (as in 2020)