Arvind Kejriwal Biography: From IRS Officer to Transformative Political Leader

Early Life and Education

Born on August 16, 1968, in Siwani, Haryana, into a middle-class family where his father worked as an electrical engineer. LABEL Image : Pinterest

Academic and Early Career

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Beginning of Social Service

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Anti-Corruption Movement

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Entry into Politics

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First Political Victory

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Governance Reforms

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Legacy

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