Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Dera 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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Bio/Wiki
| 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
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Panjab University, Chandigarh |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor in Law |
Personal Life
| School | Haridwar |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Name |
| Children | Name |
Family
| Father | Ram Lakshman (clerk at IG Prison, Punjab) |
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| Mother | Government job on compassionate grounds |
| Spouse | Name |
| Children | Name |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Political Journey |
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| Awards | 2006: 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. |