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Swati Maliwal: All about techie-turned-activist and politician

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Social activist and a politician

Born on October 15, 1984, she is a social activist and politician.

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Education

She studied at Amity International School and received a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the JSS Academy of Technical Education. 

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Joined NGO by Kejriwal

After finishing her education, Maliwal joined the Non-governmental organization "Parivartan," started by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.
 

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Participated in campaigns

She participated in ground-level campaigns across India as a member of the organization. She even lived in the slums in East Delhi to witness the life of the slum-dwellers.

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Joined Anna Hazare

She became famous when she participated in the 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement led by social activist Anna Hazare.

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Became DCW chief

Later, she served as the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) from 2015 to 2024, becoming one of the youngest to head the women's commission

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Married in 2012

She was married to AAP politician Naveen Jaihind in 2012. However, the couple called it quits in 2020.

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