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Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha is an Indian politician and chartered accountant.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Raghav Chadha is an Indian politician and chartered accountant. He has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2022 and a prominent figure in the Aam Aadmi Party.

Early life and education

Chadha was born on 11 November 1988 in Delhi. He studied at the University of Delhi, qualified as a chartered accountant through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and later attended the London School of Economics.

Political career

Chadha entered politics through the anti-corruption movement and became known as a spokesperson and strategist for the Aam Aadmi Party. He served as MLA for Rajinder Nagar from 2020 to 2022 before entering the Rajya Sabha in 2022. Some 2026 sources report a later switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Personal life

Chadha married Indian actor Parineeti Chopra in September 2023. Reports from 2026 also indicate the couple had a child in 2025.

In short

  • Born 11 November 1988, age 37.
  • Rajya Sabha member since 2022; former Delhi MLA.
  • Qualified chartered accountant, educated at University of Delhi and LSE.
  • Married actor Parineeti Chopra in 2023.

Quick questions

Who is Raghav Chadha?
An Indian politician and chartered accountant serving in the Rajya Sabha since 2022.
Raghav Chadha age?
Born 11 November 1988, he is 37.
Raghav Chadha party?
Primarily the Aam Aadmi Party, with some 2026 reports of a switch to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raghav_Chadha
    Supports: Birth date, offices held, spouse, education, and party history.
  2. Oneindia — https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/raghav-chadha-76465.html
    Supports: Age, biography, education, Rajya Sabha role, and AAP affiliation.
  3. The Outstanding Speakers' Bureau — https://outstandingspeakersbureau.in/speakers/raghav-chadha/
    Supports: Early life, Delhi upbringing, undergraduate studies, and chartered accountancy.
  4. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/aap-rajya-sabha-mp-raghav-chadha-career-chartered-accountant-anna-movement-2890757-2026-04-02
    Supports: Marriage, education, AAP membership, and 2025 child report.
  5. OECD Events — https://www.oecd-events.org/e/oecd-global-parliamentary-network-members/en/speaker/15f3b764-ae30-f011-8b3d-6045bd903b46/raghav-chadha
    Supports: Rajya Sabha membership, AAP leadership role, and policy-focused profile.
  6. Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/politics/raghav-chadha/articleshow/96161777.cms
    Supports: AAP affiliation, political career milestones, and Rajya Sabha nomination.
  7. Aam Aadmi Party — https://archive.aamaadmiparty.org/teams/raghav-chadha/
    Supports: Party roles, undergraduate degree, and chartered accountant background.
  8. Business Standard — https://www.business-standard.com/about/who-is-raghav-chadha
    Supports: Marriage timing and public profile.