Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal is an Indian politician, activist, and social reformer associated with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She is widely recognized for her contributions to women’s rights, child protection, and social justice.

Maliwal served as the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), where she gained national attention for taking up cases related to sexual violence, domestic abuse, and institutional accountability. Her activism-driven political career has often placed her at the center of public discourse on governance, transparency, and women’s safety in India.

As of 2026, she remains an influential public figure and a member of the Rajya Sabha, actively engaged in national-level political and social issues.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 16, 2026, 02:22:32 PM [IST]

Swati Maliwal Biography

Born on 15 October 1984, Swati Maliwal joined as the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson in July 2015. Her tenure ended in 2018 but was extended for another three years. Before this, she was the advisor to the Delhi chief minister on public grievances.

She was elected to the Rajya Sabha from the National Capital Territory of Delhi in 2024 on the Aam Admi Party (AAP) ticket.

She is the daughter of an ex-Indian Army Officer, Ashok Maliwal and chemistry teacher, Sangita Maliwal. She was married to the AAP leader Naveen Jaihind, however, they have been divorced since February 2020.

During her tenure, she initiated several high-profile interventions, including suo motu actions in cases of sexual assault, trafficking, and crimes against women. She also pushed for systemic reforms and greater institutional responsiveness from law enforcement agencies.

She worked as a development consultant with MLAs in Delhi. She has been actively involved with various NGOs advocating for increased centralisation of power in India. Additionally, she has organised campaigns to raise awareness about the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

After completing her term at the DCW, Maliwal transitioned into parliamentary politics. In 2024, she was elected to the Rajya Sabha as a representative of the Aam Aadmi Party from Delhi. Her entry into the Upper House marked a shift from executive activism to legislative engagement at the national level, where she raised issues related to women’s safety, governance, and civil liberties.

As of 2026, Swati Maliwal continues to serve as a Member of the Rajya Sabha and remains an active voice on social justice, women’s rights, and accountability in public institutions, maintaining a prominent presence in national political discourse.

Swati Maliwal Personal Life

Full Name	Swati Maliwal
Date of Birth	15 Oct 1984 (Age 41)
Place of Birth	Ghaziabad, UttarPradesh
Party Name	Aam Aadmi Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Social Worker
Father's Name	Ashok Maliwal
Mother's Name	Sangita Maliwal
Spouse's Name	--
Website	NA

Swati Maliwal Net Worth

Net Worth

₹19.23 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹19.23 LAKHS

Liabilities

N/A

Education Qualification of Swati Maliwal

Swati Maliwal attended Amity International School before earning a bachelor's degree in Information Technology from the JSS Academy of Technical Education.

Interesting Facts about Swati Maliwal

1. Swati Maliwal is the youngest person to hold the post of the Delhi Commission for Women.

2. She was also among the youngest to join the Indian Against Corruption movement, which was led by Anna Hazare and Arvind Kerjwal.

3. On May 12, at the residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi, Maliwal alleged during a PCR call that she had been assaulted by Kejriwal's assistant, Bibhav, allegedly on Kejriwal's instructions.

Subsequently, she went to the Civil Lines police station to lodge a First Information Report (FIR). However, after receiving some phone calls while there, she left, informing the police officers that she would return. The officers waited until late at night before classifying her complaint as "pending" since no FIR had been filed by late May 13.

Following this, the National Commission for Women summons Bhibhav on May 16. Meanwhile, Kejriwal refrains from commenting on her assault case.

Bhibhav has been sent to police custody for five days for allegedly assaulting Maliwal.

Political Timeline of Swati Maliwal

2026: Continues serving as Rajya Sabha MP and active public advocate as of 2026.
2024: Elected to the Rajya Sabha.
2015: Appointed as the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women by the AAP.

Swati Maliwal Early Life

2013: Swati Maliwal was the campaigner for Greenpeace India, focusing on ensuring safe food for women and children.
2011: She joined Anna Hazare's India Against Corruption Movement. She was a coordinator of Delhi's Anna Andolan.
2009: She worked as the Head of the Right To Information Awards.
2006: She worked with the Public Cause Research Foundation (PCRF), which aimed at addressing the issues of women's empowerment.
2000: She was working for HCL but she chose to leave her job at 22 and join the NGO "Parivartan," run by Arvind Kejriwal and jailed AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

Swati Maliwal Achievements

Swati Maliwal was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the CBSE for being among the 0.1 % of the top scorers in the English language in India in 2002.

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