Manish Sisodia
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, education and anti-corruption reformer
Manish Sisodia (born September 21, 1966) is an Indian politician and social activist who has served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi since 2015. Before entering politics, Sisodia worked as an IRS (Indian Revenue Service) officer and became known for his transparency initiatives and anti-corruption stance. He co-founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) with Arvind Kejriwal and became one of the party's key figures. As Deputy Chief Minister, he has focused on educational reforms, particularly improving government school infrastructure and curriculum quality in Delhi. Sisodia has been a vocal advocate for governance transparency and has implemented various digital initiatives to reduce corruption. His tenure has been marked by significant investments in education, healthcare, and public services, earning him recognition as one of India's reformist politicians. Despite facing legal challenges and political opposition, Sisodia has maintained his focus on institutional development and public service accountability.
Political Leader
Indian
1966
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