Early Life & Education

   Born in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh into a family where his father was a school teacher.

    Attended local government schools, then earned a diploma in journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Career Before Politics

 Worked 1996–2005 as a journalist with Zee News and All India Radio. 

 Became active in civil rights activism, including RTI (Right to Information) movement and the Jan Lokpal movement with Anna Hazare.

Political Career

    Joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) at its founding in 2012 and was part of its Political Affairs Committee.

     Elected as Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly for the Patparganj constituency in 2013, then re-elected multiple times.

     Served as 1st Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi (2015–2023) under Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

  Roles & Portfolios

As a Cabinet Minister in the Delhi government, Sisodia handled many key departments,   including:

Education

Financ

Women & Child Development

Art, Culture & Languages
…and other

Major Achievements

   Education Reforms

                 Sisodia is widely credited with transforming Delhi’s public education system

                 Doubled the education budget allocation, making up about 25% of the state budget

                 Upgraded school infrastructure, introduced new curricula like Happiness Curriculum,  Entrepreneurship Mindset Curriculum, Mission                             Buniyaad and Deshbhakti Curriculum

                Helped set up state universities like Delhi Skill & Entrepreneurship University and Delhi Sports University.

  Economic & Budget Reforms

Played a key role in expanding Delhi’s budget and introducing Outcome Budgeting for better fiscal accountability

Supporters claim many of these actions are politically motivated, while critics argue they reflect governance lapses.