Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/01/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Shahpur Fagauta village, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Latest News about Manish Sisodia
15/05/2025
President Droupadi Murmu granted sanction to prosecute Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in an alleged Rs 1,300 crore classroom scam involving the construction of classrooms in government schools. The approval led to the registration of an FIR against the two former Delhi ministers.
21/03/2025
Manish Sisodia was appointed as the Punjab In-charge for the Aam Aadmi Party, taking on a key leadership role in the state. This appointment came shortly after his election loss in Delhi, signaling his continued active role in the party's expansion efforts.
08/02/2025
Manish Sisodia lost the Delhi Assembly Election from the Jangpura constituency, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party's hopes in that seat. He was defeated by the BJP candidate Tarvinder Singh Marwah in a three-cornered contest involving BJP, AAP, and Congress.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Politician, Former journalist |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & pepper (semi-bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A government school in Shahpur Fagauta village, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh |
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| College/University | Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan in Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in journalism (1993) |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2024) | 52 Years |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Kshatriya (Rajput) |
| Address | D-59, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi (110092) |
| Hobbies | Reading, travelling, playing chess |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 31/10/1998 | ||||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Aam Aadmi Party |
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| Political Journey |
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Favourites
| Food | Chinese cuisine |
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/msisodia.aap/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/msisodia.aap | |
| https://twitter.com/msisodia_aap |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He completed his higher education in New Delhi. | |
| 2. After finishing his Journalism diploma, he worked at All India Radio and later joined Zee News. | |
| 3. Before entering politics, he knew Arvind Kejriwal for 12 years. | |
| 4. He was a key member in drafting the Right to Information Act. | |
| 5. He played a significant role in creating the first Jan Lokpal bill. | |
| 6. With Arvind Kejriwal, he founded the Public Cause Research Foundation in 2006. | |
| 7. He founded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in November 2012. | |
| 8. He became Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi in 2015 and handled 18 government departments. | |
| 9. As Delhi's Finance Minister, he enhanced funding for public education and school renovations. | |
| 10. In 2019, he authored 'Shiksha: My Experiments as an Education Minister'. | |
| 11. He advocated for canceling the CBSE Board Exam 2020-21 for Class 10 due to the pandemic. | |
| 12. He established Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, Delhi Sports University, and Delhi Teachers University. | |
| 13. He faced controversies over the excise policy and alleged irregularities. | |
| 14. Arrested by the CBI in February 2023, he encountered legal challenges. | |
| 15. He is one of the founding members of the Aam Aadmi Party and a member of its National Executive Committee. |