Sunita Kejriwal
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Retired Civil Servant
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11 February 1966 (Friday) (New Delhi)
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Net Worth
1.15 crores INR (as in 2015) MyNeta
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Height
5' 3" (160 cm)
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Age
59
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Nation
Indian
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Basic Information
Date of Birth: 11 February 1966 (Friday)
Birthplace: New Delhi
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: New Delhi
Family & Relationships
Marital Status: Married
Spouse: Arvind Kejriwal
Children: Son- Pulkit Kejriwal (Student) Daughter- Harshita Kejriwal (Associate Consultant in Boston Consulting Group)
Education
Colleges: National Academy of Direct Taxes, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Education: Masters Degree in Zoology Graduate from the National Academy of Direct Taxes
Lifestyle
Religion: Hinduism
Food Habit: Vegetarian
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Sunita Kejriwal
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- Sunita is known to be very shy and introvert.
- Sunita and Arvind Kejriwal were in the same batch during their 3-month foundation course at the “Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration” in Mussoorie.
- After their initial training in Mussorie, they were transferred back to the “National Academy of Direct Taxes” in Nagpur. She was friends with Arvind by this time, and they used to like each other.
Sunita Kejriwal with Arvind Kejriwal during their younger days
- Sunita admired Arvind’s simplicity, honesty towards his work, and his passion to bring change in the nation.
- In August 1994, Arvind proposed her for marriage, and she said yes. In November 1994, she got married to Arvind Kejriwal, even before their course completed.
- In 1995, after completing their training, they moved to a small apartment in Delhi.
Sunita Kejriwal with Arvind Kejriwal
- In 1996, they had their first child, Harshita.
Sunita Kejriwal with Harshita Kejriwal during their younger years
- In 2006, when Arvind quit his job to become an “RTI activist” and “anti-corruption crusader,” she became the sole earner of her family. However, she was happy that her husband was pursuing what he loves.
- On 29 December 2013, Sunita first came into the limelight when Arvind was elected as the Chief Minister of Delhi, and he hugged Sunita. Arvind Kejriwal also tweeted photos of him hugging Sunita, and he also thanked her for supporting him.
- On 15 July 2016, she opted for the voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS), after 22 years of service. According to a close aide of Kejriwal-
Sunita feared of victimisation by the Centre amid the ongoing tussle between the AAP government and the BJP-led Union government on several issues, and hence she sought VRS”
- Sunita is often spotted with Arvind Kejriwal during their morning walks on the streets of Delhi, even after Arvind became the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Sunita Kejriwal with Arvind Kejriwal during their morning walk
- Sunita is often seen campaigning for Arvind Kejriwal. Before the “2020 Delhi Assembly Elections,” Sunita, along with Harshita Kejriwal and Pulkit Kejriwal, was seen participating in door-to-door campaigning for Arvind Kejriwal.
Sunita Kejriwal campaigning with Harshita Kejriwal (extreme left) and Pulkit Kejriwal (second from right)
- After Arvind Kejriwal was arrested in the Delhi liquor case in March 2024, she read out Kejriwal’s message sent from the jail.
- Here’s an interesting video about Sunita Kejriwal’s biography:
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