Sunita Kejriwal, a prominent figure in Indian public life, is widely recognized as the wife of Arvind Kejriwal, a significant political leader. This biography delves into her life, career, and public profile.
Wiki/Biography & Career
Born on Friday, February 11, 1966, in New Delhi, Sunita Kejriwal’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. She pursued her education at the prestigious National Academy of Direct Taxes in Nagpur, Maharashtra, earning a master’s degree in Zoology. A 1999-batch IRS officer, her career culminated in a position as Commissioner of Income Tax at the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi.
In July 2016, she took voluntary retirement from the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) after 22 years of dedicated service. Speculation surrounding her decision points to concerns about potential victimization amidst political tensions between the AAP government and the BJP-led Union government.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 3″
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Husband
Sunita Kejriwal hails from the Baniya community. While details about her parents remain relatively private, she had a brother, Surender Kumar Bansal, who is deceased. She married Arvind Kejriwal in November 1994. The couple has two children: a son, Pulkit Kejriwal, and a daughter, Harshita Kejriwal (born in 1996), who works as an Associate Consultant at Boston Consulting Group.
Controversy
In May 2019, a Delhi court summoned officials from the Uttar Pradesh and Delhi State Election Commissions to produce documents related to Sunita Kejriwal following a complaint filed by BJP Delhi spokesperson, Harish Khurana. The complaint alleged that she possessed two voter IDs – one from Sahibabad (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh), and another from Civil Lines (Chandni Chowk, Delhi).
A Delhi court issued a summons to Sunita in September 2023, but this was subsequently stayed by the Delhi High Court in November 2023.
Address
87 Block, B.K.Dutt Colony, New Delhi
Assets & Properties
Here’s a summary of Sunita Kejriwal’s reported assets:
| Asset Type | Description | Value (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Movable | Mutual Funds | Rs. 15.31 lakh |
| Movable | Car | Rs. 6.20 lakh |
| Movable | Jewellery (Gold) | Rs. 12.40 lakh |
| Immovable | Residential Building (Gurugram) | 1 crore INR |
Facts/Trivia
Sunita enjoys listening to music, traveling, and practicing yoga. She is known for her reserved and introverted nature. Interestingly, she and Arvind Kejriwal were in the same batch during a three-month foundation course at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, where their friendship blossomed into a romance.
Sunita admired Arvind’s simple nature, dedication to work, and passion for national change. They married in November 1994, even before completing their graduation, after gaining their families’ approval.
Throughout Arvind’s career shifts, including his time as an RTI activist and anti-corruption crusader, and later as Chief Minister, Sunita has been a constant source of support. Their relationship is often cited as a testament to mutual respect and understanding, even amidst the pressures of public life.
Sunita has actively participated in political campaigns for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), often seen campaigning alongside her children. Her public role extended to reading a message from Arvind Kejriwal during his arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case in March 2024.
