Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/11/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Raghav Chadha
01/04/2026
Raghav Chadha officially defected from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in April 2026, ending his 14-year tenure with AAP. The move came after a year-long internal rift that culminated in his demotion from the post of deputy leader in Rajya Sabha by AAP leadership in 2025.
15/09/2025
The Aam Aadmi Party removed Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha and replaced him with Ashok Mittal, marking a significant escalation in the simmering rift between Chadha and the party's top leadership. AAP subsequently requested the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to stop allotting speaking time to Chadha from the party's quota.
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Bio/Wiki
| Politics | Raghav Chadha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Punjab. He was formerly an outspoken member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from 2012 to 2026, holding positions including treasurer, National Executive Member, National Spokesperson, and Litigation Affairs In-charge. In April 2026, he defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He previously served as MLA from the Rajinder Nagar constituency in Delhi from 2020 to 2022 and as Vice Chairman of the Delhi Jal Board. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5' 9") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| School | Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi |
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Personal Life
| School | Modern School Barakhamba Road, New Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Parineeti Chopra (actor) |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Parineeti Chopra (actor) |
| Engagement Date | 13/05/2023 |
| Engagement Place | Kapurthala House, Delhi |
| Marriage Date | 24/09/2023 |
| Marriage Place | The Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan |
Family
| Father | Sunil Chadha (lawyer) |
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| Mother | Alka Chadha (homemaker) |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2026-present), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) (2012-2026) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Professional Background | Chartered Accountant with experience at multinational corporations including Deloitte, Shyam Malpani, and Grant Thornton. Established wealth management advisory in London before returning to India for political service. |
Favourites
| Sport | Cricket |
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| Cricketer | Brian Lara |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Swift Dzire; 2009 (DL2CAK6202) |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/raghavchadha/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/raghavchadhaofficial | |
| https://twitter.com/raghavchadha | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/raghav-chadha-4a4041344 |
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. | |
| 12. One of the youngest students from his batch to successfully clear the Chartered Accountancy exam. |