Who is Swali Maliwal?
Swati Maliwal is a Social Activist and a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Delhi. She was the former chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) for 9 years, she was the youngest Chief of DCW. She is elected as a member of Rajya Sabha in January 2024.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Swati Maliwal |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Profession | Politician, Social Activist |
| Date of Birth | 15 October 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Ghaziabad |
| Age (as of 2024) | 39 |
| Father | Ashok Maliwal |
| Mother | Sangita Maliwal |
| Spouse | Naveen Jaihind (Divorced) |
| Education | B.Tech |
| Alma Mater | JSS Academy of Technical Education UPTV |
| Organization | N/A |
| Known for | Being the Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) |
| Residence | Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Height | 5’7” |
| Weight | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Early life
Swati Maliwal was born in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on 15 October 1984. Her father was an Airforce officer and her mother is a retired school Principal.
Career
She turned down a job offer from HCL, after that she joined the NGO “Parivartan” along with Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. Joining Parivartan, the NGO of Arvind Kejriwal , was a difficult step, since her family was run by a single mother. However, Maliwal dedicated the next decade of her life to grassroots activism, aiding slum dwellers on issues ranging from procuring ration to fighting against gendered violence. From the age of 21, Maliwal also took up residence in a slum in Sunder Nagri, to experience the conditions there first-hand. She also travelled to Bihar during massive floods and lived in relief camps, mobilising resources for those affected by the disaster. Ms. Maliwal first came into the limelight for their contribution in the passage of the ‘Right to Information Bill’, which improved the accountability of the government.Maliwal was the youngest member of the core committee that organised the India Against Corruption movement. The face of the watershed movement was Anna Hazare, along with Arvind Kejriwal. The campaign at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, untied millions of Indians and remains a landmark moment in India’s recent political history. It led to the resignation of high-profile ministers of the United Progressive Alliance government and passage of a anti-corruption, Jan Lokpal Bill. It also led to the birth of the Aam Admi Party. In 2015, Maliwal became the youngest Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), handling over 1.7 lakh cases of domestic violence, rape, and other crimes against women. Under her leadership, DCW launched flagship programs like the 181 Women’s Helpline and Mahila Panchayat program, which facilitates dispute resolution and educates women about their rights. Maliwal also went on hunger strikes in 2018 and 2019 to demand justice, the correct utilization of Nirbhaya Fund, and additional police resources. She played a pivotal role in the passage of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, which allowed minors to be tried as adults in cases of heinous crimes. In 2016, the DCW established a Special Task Force on Women Safety in Delhi, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. In July 2023, Ms. Swati Maliwal and Ms. Vandana Singh visited Manipur, India, to address the riots. They were prompted by a video depicting a mob-sexual assault of two women. Despite the State Government’s refusal to help, they continued their visit, visiting relief camps and meeting survivors. They sent 24 interim recommendations to the President of India, including the imposition of President’s rule, the establishment of a Special Investigation Team, and legal and counseling aid. DCW has also intervened in other states, such as Jharkhand, where ex-Chief Minister Hemant Soren commended their work in rescuing girls from traffickers. Maliwal has led protests and campaigns to advocate for women’s rights and safety, including the Padyatra protest in 2019, the Rape Roko movement in 2018, and the Satyagraha movement in 2017.Swati Maliwal has been instrumental in empowering sexual assault survivors in Delhi by setting up the Crisis Intervention Centre (CIC) and Rape Crisis Cell (RCC) in DCW. These centres provide a range of services, including medical attention, legal support, and counselling. They have also played a pivotal role in revising the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh for survivors. Maliwal has also visited numerous survivors and partnered with organizations to provide education, employment, and vocational training. The DCW, led by Ms. Maliwal, has taken proactive measures against cyber-crime and online harassment of women, including arrests for Gurmehar Kaur and rape threats to Virat Kohli’s toddler. In September 2022, she criticized child pornography and rape videos on social media platform X, leading to global companies suspending campaigns. She was elected as a member of Rajya Sabha in January 2024 from Aam Admi Party.
Family and Affairs
Swati was married to Naveen Jaihind but they got divorced in the year 2010.
Achievements
N/A
Appearence
Swati has good height of 5’7 inches and she has dark brown coloured eyes.
Money Factor
| Net Worth | N/A |
| Salary / Income | N/A |
Trivia & Fact
She got offer for job from HCL, but she refused for politics.
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