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NationalityIndian
BirthplaceDera Bassi

Latest News about Davesh Moudgil

01/07/2026

Davesh Moudgil's term as the Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation officially ended in July 2026 after serving since 2018. He was the 22nd Mayor of the corporation, having been elected in 2018 by defeating Congress candidate Devendra Singh Babla with 22 votes against 5.

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Davesh Moudgil is a prominent Indian politician and advocate from Chandigarh, known for his long-standing association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 22nd Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from 2018 to 2026, having previously held roles as Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor. He practices law at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Davesh Moudgil is an Indian politician and advocate from Chandigarh, known for his long association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He served as the 22nd Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation and has also held roles as Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor. He practices law at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight75 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPanjab University, Chandigarh
Educational QualificationBachelor in Law

Personal Life

SchoolHaridwar

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
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Family

FatherRam Lakshman (clerk at IG Prison, Punjab)
MotherGovernment job on compassionate grounds
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Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Political Journey
  • 1994: Secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad Chandigarh
  • 1999: Joint Secretary at Panjab University Campus Students Council
  • 2002-2008: President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Chandigarh Unit
  • 2008-2010: Spokesperson for Chandigarh Unit at Bharatiya Janata Party
  • 2016: Bharatiya Janata Party councillor
  • 2018: 22nd mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
  • 2006: Received National Youth Award from Nehru Yuva Kendra for contribution in public services
  • 2011: Elected councillor from Ward 22
  • 2014: Elected deputy mayor
  • 2016: Elected senior deputy mayor and re-elected as councillor from Ward 22
  • 2018: Elected as the 22nd Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation
  • 2026: Term as Mayor of Chandigarh Municipal Corporation ended
Awards2006: Received National Youth Award from Nehru Yuva Kendra for contribution in public services

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Comes from a humble middle-class background.
2. Deeply connected with the Bharti Janta Party for over 15 years.
3. Achieved victories in elections for Party Councillor in 2016 and City Mayor in 2017 consecutively.
4. Father died when he was two years old.
5. Practises as an advocate at the Punjab and Haryana high court.
6. Close aide of former MP Satya Pal Jain.
7. Deeply connected with the Bharatiya Janata Party for over 15 years.
8. Known as a fiery speaker in the House with ability to convince councillors and officers.
9. In June 2016, demanded suspension of BJP councillor Satish Kainth after he was jailed in a property grab case.
10. Won the election for City Mayor in 2018 by defeating Congress candidate Devendra Singh Babla by 22 votes.
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