Atishi Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Atishi Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth08/06/1981
Age43 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Real NameAtishi Singh

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSpringdales School, New Delhi
College/University
  • St. Stephen's College, New Delhi
  • Oxford University, England
Educational Qualification
  • Graduation in History from the St. Stephen's College New Delhi in 2001
  • Masters in History from the Oxford University, England in 2003

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CastePunjabi Rajput
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
AddressK-67, Jangpura Extension, New Delhi
HobbiesReading Philosophy and Psychology Books

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherVijay Singh
MotherTripta Singh
SiblingsNone
SpousePravin Singh
ChildrenNone

Career

Politics
Political PartyAam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Political Journey
  • Joined the Aam Admi Party (AAP) in 2013
  • Served as a member of the AAP's Executive body- The Political Affairs Committee
  • Appointed as the spokesperson of the party in 2013
  • Appointed as the Advisor to the Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, on Education from July 2015 to April 2018
  • Appointed as the Lok Sabha in-charge of the East Delhi Constituency for the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections
  • Contested the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections from the East-Delhi Constituency but lost
  • Contested the 2020 Delhi Assembly Elections from the Kalkaji seat and won over her BJP rival Dharambir Singh
  • On 9 March 2023, she was sworn in as a minister in the Delhi government
  • On 29 June 2023, she was given additional charge of Finance and Revenue departments in the Delhi government

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties (as in 2019)
MovableINR 65.04 Lacs
CashINR 50,000
Bank DepositsINR 46.60 Lacs
ImmovableNone
Money Factor
Salary (as a minister in Delhi government)Rs 1.7 lakh + other allowances (as of 2023)
Net Worth (approx.)INR 1.2 Crores (as in 2019)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Atishi Marlena was the top student at Delhi University in 2001.
She received the Rhodes Scholarship after studying at Oxford.
From a young age, she has had a passion for social work and actively joins social campaigns.
In 2006, she taught English and History at Rishi Valley School in Andhra Pradesh.
After moving to Bhopal that same year, she engaged in organic farming and innovative education systems, collaborating with various NGOs.
Atishi developed an interest in public policy and closely followed Anna Hazare's 2011 Anti-corruption movement.
She served as an education advisor to Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, elevating her popularity and significance within AAP.
Atishi was nominated by AAP as the candidate for the East-Delhi Constituency in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
During her campaign, Atishi was often supported by Manish Sisodia and Swara Bhaskar.
In May 2019, Atishi accused Gautam Gambhir of circulating defamatory pamphlets targeting her.
Gautam Gambhir responded by issuing defamation notices to Atishi, Manish Sisodia, and Arvind Kejriwal.
Gambhir challenged them to substantiate their claims, offering to resign from politics if found guilty.