Raghav Chadha Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Caste, Family, Biography, & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Politician • Chartered Accountant
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9”
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Politics
Political Party	Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) (2012-present)
Political Journey	• Soon after joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2012, he became the party’s treasurer and was briefly an adviser to Delhi’s Finance Minister, Manish Sisodia in 2016. • In 2018, he was made in charge of South Delhi for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. • In 2019, he contested the Lok Sabha Elections from the South Delhi parliamentary constituency but lost to the BJP’s candidate Ramesh Bidhuri. • In February 2020, he contested the Delhi Assembly Elections from the Rajinder Nagar constituency and won against the BJP’s RP Singh. • On 21 March 2022, the Aam Aadmi Party nominated him to the Rajya Sabha from Punjab. • In March 2022, after AAP’s landslide victory in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann appointed Raghav Chadha as the Chairman of an Advisory Panel.
Personal Life
Date of Birth	11 November 1988 (Friday)
Age (as of 2022)	34 Years
Birthplace	Delhi, India
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Signature
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Delhi, India
School	Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi ^[1]Raghav Chadha Official Website
College/University	• Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University (did one year of graduation) ^[2]The Times of India • London School of Economics • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi
Educational Qualification(s)	• Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi in 2009 ^[3]myneta • Chartered Account from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Delhi in 2011 ^[4]myneta
Address	473, Block Double Storey, New Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi 11060
Hobbies	Listening to Music, Playing Cricket and Badminton, Travelling, Reading
Controversies	• Row over his appointment as an advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi: In April 2018, Raghav Chadha’s appointment as an advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was retrospectively terminated by the then Union Minister of Home Affairs, Rajnath Singh. Raghav was among the nine advisers whose appointments were cancelled. In a letter to the Ministry, Mr. Chadha said that he was appointed to the post from January 15 to March 31 in 2016 to assist Sisodia in the preparation of the 2016-17 Budget. He also said that he had returned Rs. 2.50 that he took as the salary during his 75-day stint as the advisor to Manish Sisodia. He further said, I accept my retrospective sacking from the post I held for 75 days two years ago.” ^[5]Business Standard • Delhi liquor policy case: On 2 May 2023, he was named in the ED’s second supplementary chargesheet in the Delhi liquor policy case. According to Manish Sisodia’s former secretary, C Arvind, Raghav Chadha attended a meeting related to the Delhi liquor policy held at the former deputy Chief Minister’s residence. Arvind also told the agency that Punjab Excise Commissioner Varun Roojam, Vijay Nair, an accused in the case, and other officers from the Punjab Excise Directorate also attended the alleged meeting. ^[6]India Today • Rajya Sabha Suspension: On 11 August 2023, Raghav Chadha faced suspension from the Rajya Sabha over accusations of forging signatures of four MPs namely Sasmit Patra, S Phangnon Konyak, M Thambidurai, and Narhari Amin related to a motion on the Delhi Services Bill. They asserted that Chadha included them in a House panel without their consent. The motion for Chadha’s suspension was put forth by Rajya Sabha House Leader, Piyush Goyal, effective until the Privilege Committee’s findings are finalized. In response to the allegations and suspension, Chadha argued that only MPs’ names were suggested for the panel, and those uninterested could opt out. He further questioned the possibility of forgery when no signatures were taken. ^[7]NDTV Raghav Chadha, in an interview, said, Whenever a controversial bill comes to the House and a member wants this bill to be discussed at length before a vote, he recommends sending it a select committee. Names of MPs are proposed for this panel. Those who do not wish to be part of the committee can withdraw their names. When there is no signature involved, how can it be forged?”
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Parineeti Chopra (actor) ^[8]Hindustan Times
Engagement Date	13 May 2023
Engagement Place	Kapurthala House, Delhi
Marriage Date	24 September 2023 Note: According to reports, Raghav and Parineeti adopted a ‘no gift policy’ for their wedding, and the milni, a tradition where the bride’s family presents gifts and cash to the groom and his family, was restricted to an amount of Rs. 11. ^[9]India Today
Marriage Place	The Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan Note: Following their marriage, some sources suggested that the couple would host two receptions, i.e., one in Delhi for politicians and another in Mumbai for actors. ^[10]Filmfare
Family
Wife/Spouse	Parineeti Chopra (actor)
Parents	Father– Sunil Chadha Mother– Alka Chadha
Favourites
Sport	Cricket ^[11]The Times of India
Cricketer	Brian Lara
Style Quotient
Car Collection	Maruti Swift Dzire; 2009 (DL2CAK6202)
Assets/Properties ^[12]myneta	• Bank Deposits: Rs. 3.95 Lakh • Bonds & Shares: Rs. 4.74 Lakh • Motor Vehicle: Rs. Rs. 1.32 Lakh (Maruti Swift Dzire 2009) • Jewellery: Rs. 3 Lakh (75 gm Gold Jewellery)
Money Factor
Salary (as an MLA from Delhi)	Rs. 2.10 Lakh ^[13]jagranjosh.com
Net Worth (approx.)	Rs. 20 Lakh (as in 2020) ^[14]myneta

Some Lesser Known Facts About Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha, the youngest spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), represents the party on prime time TV debates and is widely recognized as its prominent figure.

He is widely regarded as one of the most desirable single men among Indian politicians, with women finding his transition from a chartered accountant to a politician quite charming. Many even go to the extent of sending him marriage proposals. However, when questioned about his relationship status, he confesses that he is currently not involved with anyone and is unable to spare time for leisure activities like watching movies. Consequently, he finds it highly unlikely that he can dedicate enough time to a romantic relationship. The only person who truly comprehends and accommodates his hectic schedule is his mother, making her the most significant woman in his life.

Raghav Chadha completed his education at Modern School in New Delhi, where he enthusiastically engaged in various extracurricular activities. He was honored with the Annual Function Certificate of Participation.

In 2009, Raghav Chadha completed one year of his undergraduate studies at Sri Venkateswara College in New Delhi. However, he then redirected his attention to pursuing a career in Chartered Accountancy. Following this, he also participated in various programs at the London School of Economics.

During the final stage of Anna Aandolan, Raghav encountered Arvind Kejriwal, who had intentions of establishing a political party. Arvind approached Raghav, seeking his assistance in drafting the “Jan Lokpal Bill” in 2012. Following the conclusion of Anna Aandolan, Raghav became a member of Kejriwal’s newly founded AAP. Ever since, he has actively participated in various roles within the party.

Prior to entering politics, Raghav had gained experience working for various multinational corporations such as Deloitte and Grant Thornton as a Chartered Accountant. He was also in the process of establishing his own practice in London when the “India Against Corruption” (IAC) movement commenced.

During a conversation about his personal life, he shares that he works as a CA but admits to coasting through his personal tasks lately. The demands of his job consume most of his time, leaving little for his personal life. Occasionally, he manages to meet up with a few friends who are surprised by his current situation. Despite receiving a lucrative offer from a multinational corporate advisory firm worth a significant six to seven figures, he decided to pursue a career in politics, making him the only one among his friends to take that path.

has dedicated two years of his time to working on the Arun Jaitley defamation case, alongside the esteemed Ram Jethmalani.

Raghav Chadha was present at the Canonization ceremony of Mother Teresa, which took place on 4 September 2016 at St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, and was conducted by Pope Francis.

In 2018, Raghav Chadha was involved in the shooting of the Netflix film “Rajma Chawal”. During the production of the Netflix Documentary “Rajma Chawal,” Raghav Chadha was caught in action.

In 2015, Raghav expressed his immense love for cricket during an interview, reminiscing about his deep passion for the sport three years prior. Regrettably, circumstances have now deprived him of the chance to indulge in the activities he once cherished.

In addition to his passion for cricket, Raghav enjoys playing badminton during his free time and has achieved the status of a state-level player in the sport.

In March 2022, Raghav Chadha took the spotlight as the main attraction at the Lakme Fashion Show in New Delhi. He confidently walked the runway alongside actor Aparshakti Khurana, showcasing the stunning creations of designer Pawan Sachdeva.

The Times of India reported that in May 2023, a video gained immense popularity after it disclosed that he had undergone a rhinoplasty procedure prior to his engagement with Parineeti. The reason behind this decision was his desire to have a nose resembling his father’s rather than his mother’s. However, this video was subsequently removed from the internet. [16]