Arvind Kejriwal
National Convenor, AAP
Political Affairs Committee and National Executive, AAP
Biography
Arvind Kejriwal is the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and one of India’s most prominent political leaders. He served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for three consecutive terms, with his most recent tenure beginning on 16th February 2020. He has been instrumental in expanding the Aam Aadmi Party’s footprint beyond Delhi, with electoral successes in Punjab, Gujarat, and Goa.
Kejriwal’s political journey began in 2013 when he led AAP to a remarkable victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, defeating three-term Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit by over 22,000 votes in the New Delhi constituency. His leadership ushered in a new model of governance that emphasized accessible and people-centric policies. Some of the widely recognized initiatives from his tenure include:
Free and 24-hour electricity
Free water supply to households
Free bus rides for women
Pilgrimage support for senior citizens
Financial support of ₹1000 per month for women above 18 years
Before entering politics, Kejriwal served in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and founded Parivartan, an NGO focused on transparency, citizens’ rights, and fighting corruption in public services. In 2006, he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his contribution to the Right to Information movement and used the award funds to establish the Public Cause Research Foundation.
Kejriwal played a pivotal role in the India Against Corruption movement, which laid the groundwork for the formation of the Aam Aadmi Party on October 2, 2012, advocating for clean politics and good governance.
He holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and joined the Indian Revenue Service in 1993 before transitioning fully into public service and politics. He is also the author of ‘Swaraj’, a book reflecting his vision for decentralized governance and grassroots democracy.
Widely regarded as a reformer, policy innovator, and mass leader, Arvind Kejriwal continues to be a key voice in Indian politics, dedicated to creating an equitable and transparent governance model.
