Tarun Chugh is an Indian politician and the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is the national convener of Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao (a Government of India campaign).
Wiki/Biography
Tarun Chugh was born on Thursday, 3 May 1973 (age 50 years; as of 2023) in Amritsar, Punjab. His zodiac sign is Taurus. He has a B.A. from D.A.V. College, Amritsar. He graduated with an MBA in HR degree (Master in Business Administration in Human Resources) from Mahatma Gandhi University, Meghalaya in December 2013. First, he worked at a railway booking agency in Jalandhar, Punjab. He was also a Partner in Shree Mahalaxmi Enterprises Business of Medicine Agency. His next employment was Partner in Shree Enterprises, Business of Providing Services. He began his political career with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), from a very young age. During his childhood and until 1989, he held positions such as Ghat Nayak, Mukhay Shikshak, and Karyavah in Vidyarthi Shiksha College.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 90kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father Banarsi Dass Chugh (deceased) was a worker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (R.S.S.).
Wife & Children
His wife, Radhika Chugh is a Partner in Om Kirpa Associates (LLP). The couple has two children together, a boy named Varun and a girl named Meera.
Address
#44, Katra Moti Ram, I/s Hathi Gate, Amritsar.
Signature
Tarun Chugh’s signature
Career
Politics
Tarun Chugh has had a diverse and impactful career within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Starting in 1989, he worked as District Secretary and State Executive member of ABVP. In 1993, he was chosen as the President of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha (BJYM) for the district of Amritsar, handling the office independently. In 1994, he made his entry into mainstream politics, serving in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) as District Secretary and State Executive Member. He then assumed the role of District President of BJYM in the same year. Within two years, he rose to become the General Secretary and National Executive Member of BJYM Punjab, playing a prominent role in the party. In 1999, he led the YUVA CHETNA YATRA, a visionary project aimed at raising awareness among the youth about the party’s work, covering 2100 km across all District Head Quarters in Punjab and demonstrating his event management capabilities and knowledge-sharing skills. From 1995 to 2009, Tarun held various roles in the BJP, including State General Secretary of the Youth wing in Punjab and National Executive Member of Yuva Morcha, and Vice Chairman of Punjab Youth Development Board Department. In 2013, his outstanding ability to mobilize individuals and organizations led him to work as General Secretary of BJP Punjab and In-charge of Doaba Zone & BJP Youth Wing.
Tarun Chugh while doing BJP work
Tarun serves as the National General Secretary of the BJP. He addresses numerous booth worker meetings, election meetings, and public gatherings throughout his day. Furthermore, he takes charge as the in-charge of Andaman Nicobar & co-in-charge of Delhi State BJP, overseeing the functioning of rallies and public meetings. Tarun Chugh was reappointed as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Tarun Chugh celebrating being National General Secretary
Bike Collection
Tarun Chugh has a scooter: the Honda Aviator 2009 Model.
Car Collection
Tarun Chugh has a 2009 Maruti WagonR.
Assets & Properties
Movable Assets
- Bonds, Debentures and Shares: 1,26,616
- Insurance Policies: 8,61,818
- Personal loans/advance given: 68,07,194
- Other Assets (Battery, Computer, Revolver, T.V.): 1,35,345
Immovable Assets
- Non-Agricultural Land: 7,10,000
- Residential Buildings: 12,46,840
Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2017. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor).
Net Worth
Tarun Chugh’s net worth for the financial year 2016-2017 was estimated to be Rs. 1,31,61,776. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minor).
Facts/Trivia
- Tarun Chugh initiated the ‘Roti Bank’ in Amritsar to ensure that no one remains hungry amid the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
Tarun Chugh handing out food in Amritsar
Tarun Chugh helping out with the Roti Bank initiative
- Tarun Chugh shares his name with the CEO of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
- Tarun Chugh writes articles for The Times of India under the banner of ‘Tarn Chugh Blogs’.
