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title: "Who is the father of Kejriwal?"  
description: "Who is the father of Kejriwal?"  
author: "Sanjay Goenka"  
published: 2024-09-17  
updated: 2024-09-29  
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# Who is the father of Kejriwal?



## Answers

### Answer by Trisha Xavier

## Overview

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The current Chief Minister of Delhi**, Arvind** **Kejriwal**, was raised by Gobind Ram Kejriwal**, who** speciali**ses** in electrical [engineering](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/335011/is-software-engineering-good-as-a-career-option). Through his examples of discipline and [education](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/85754/investing-in-higher-education) Arvind learned greatly from Gobind Ram. Arvind’s career developed from Gobind Ram’s gentle guidance and an important [framework](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/12/dot-net-framework) emerged for his [professional](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167321/how-to-handle-business-logistics-professionally) and political life.

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**Early Life and Educational Influence:**\
Gobind Ram Kejriwal came from Siwani in [Haryana](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2840/delhi-maharashtra-haryana-and-up-have-the-most-comprehensive-ev-policies) and was acclaimed for his commitment to engineering and his family. His kids developed a strong love for study and discipline. Arvind's son prized [learning](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/44841/5-time-management-tips-for-online-learning-students) throughout his life and attained an engineering degree from the famous Indian Institute of [Technology](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43990/4-reasons-why-startups-should-invest-in-good-technology) (IIT) Kharagpur. The principles his father taught led to Arvind achieving substantial success early on in his career including his work with the IRS.\

**Support for Arvind's Public Service Journey:**\
Despite Gobind Ram Kejriwal's lack of political involvement,nt he provided essential backing as Arvind switched from civil work to political action and advocacy. His father supported Arvind during both the India Against Corruption movement and when he created the Aam Aadmi Party. Arvind's definitive political beliefs on [transparency](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/336962/how-blockchain-technology-be-applied-to-improve-transparency-in-industries) and fighting corruption have roots in the ethical values he received from his father Gobind Ram.

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**Family Values and Ethical Foundations:**\
For years the Kejriwal family has prioritized moral and ethical integrity in their [approach](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/985/what-are-the-approaches-that-you-will-follow-for-making-a-program-very-efficient) to life. Arvind Kejriwal owes his governance style to Gobind Ram’s uncomplicated way of life and dedication to [community](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300789/common-mental-health-problems-faced-by-the-lgbtq-community) service. His choices in both activism and political leadership reflect the teachings of his father.

**Conclusion**\
Though Gobind Ram Kejriwal was not a renowned individual he greatly impacted the life and career of Arvind Kejriwal. In his political role, Arvind follows the guiding values of education and simplicity.


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