Following the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor scandal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal's increased visibility has stirred up the political landscape. Speculation is rife that Sunita may step into Arvind Kejriwal's shoes to manage responsibilities.
After Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, Sunita released a series of videos defending her husband as innocent, stating that only INR 73,000 had been found at their home. Sunita Kejriwal has also initiated a campaign called 'Blessings for Kejriwal.' Having served as an IRS officer like her husband Arvind, the Aam Aadmi Party could place its trust in her for the Chief Ministerial role. Let's delve into Sunita Kejriwal's net worth.
20 Years in Service
Sunita Kejriwal, even after taking VRS, is entitled to pension and other benefits, thanks to over 20 years of service. A 1993 IRS batch officer, she left her job in 2016. Sunita and Arvind Kejriwal first crossed paths during an Officers' Training Program in Bhopal.
Sunita Kejriwal's INR 2.2 Million Jewelry Collection
According to Arvind Kejriwal's 2020 election affidavit, Sunita holds 320 grams of gold jewelry valued at INR 1.2 million, which would be worth more than INR 2.2 million today. Additionally, she owns 1 kg of silver, worth more than INR 75,000 at present. In 2020, Sunita had INR 9,000 cash and a total savings of INR 900,000 across 3 banks.
Investments in PPF, Mutual Funds, and a Vehicle
As per MyNeta.com, Sunita Kejriwal had invested over INR 1.5 million in SBI Mutual Funds by 2020. She also had INR 1.344 million in her PPF account. She doesn't have any investments in LIC, NSC, the equity market, or elsewhere under her name. She owns a Maruti Baleno car, valued at approximately INR 620,000 in 2020.
A Luxurious Home Worth INR 10 Million
In Gurugram, Sunita Kejriwal owns a sprawling bungalow spread across 2244 square feet. This property was purchased on 1 July 2010, at which time it was valued at INR 6.1 million. By 2020, the value of the house had risen to INR 10 million, with its worth now undoubtedly higher.
