Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Chitra Wagh
21/03/2025
Chitra Wagh, a BJP MLC in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, sparked a political controversy after making aggressive remarks against MLC Anil Parab and the Uddhav Thackeray faction. During a debate on the Disha Salian case, she criticized Parab's comments regarding the Sanjay Raut case, leading to a heated exchange in the council and widespread media coverage of her assertive political stance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Chitra Kishor Wagh |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 11/05/1993 |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Kishor Wagh |
| Children | Aditya Wagh |
Career
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| Political Journey |
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| Known For | Being the State President of BJP Maharashtra Mahila Morcha, advocacy for women's rights and safety in Maharashtra politics, and her role as an MLC in the Maharashtra Legislative Council |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/chitrakwagh/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/chitrakwagh/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chitra Wagh became the president of BJP’s women’s wing ‘Maharashtra Pradesh Mahila Morcha’ on 3 November 2022. | |
| 2. During her time in the Nationalist Congress Party in 2015, she highlighted the safety issues faced by women in rural areas under the BJP-Shiv Sena administration. | |
| 3. In October 2020, Chitra backed Priyanka Gandhi during her visit to Hathras and criticized the behavior of police officers. | |
| 4. Her husband, Kishor, faced a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act in February 2021. | |
| 5. In March 2022, she voiced concerns about the government’s family planning counseling policies and women’s safety measures. | |
| 6. In 2022, Chitra Wagh questioned the government’s use of Nirbhaya funds for purchasing vehicles. | |
| 7. She has nearly two decades of political work and has been notably active in women's rights and advocacy. | |
| 8. In September 2021, she participated in protests outside Mantralaya demanding women's safety and a special assembly session, leading to charges under section 144 of the CrPC. She was acquitted in November 2022. | |
| 9. She was featured on the cover of Cafe Social magazine in 2022. | |
| 10. She is known for her aggressive political rhetoric, including a notable incident in the Legislative Council where she criticized MLC Anil Parab and the Uddhav Thackeray faction regarding the Disha Salian case. |