Lutyens' Delhi saw a high-profile but low-key wedding on Friday when Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's daughter Harshita married her college mate Sambhav Jain. The couple met while studying at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Both families decided to keep the ceremonies low-profile and opted for a private function, away from the glare of the media. The ceremony and reception took place at Kapurthala House — the Chief Minister's Punjab House while in Delhi. Attending was among the guest invites Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, who turned up with Kejriwal in evidence of the great friendship the two shared. A jaimala, in accordance with traditional form, occurred during the afternoon. It was preceded and followed by an evening reception in which the attendees continued unabated. It involved high-profile AAP members. The engagement took place on Thursday night at Delhi’s Shangri-La Hotel and remained a close-knit affair, attended by immediate family and a few select guests, including Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The celebrations led up to the wedding, which was held on April 18 at Kapurthala House, the official residence of the Punjab CM when he visits the national capital. Harshita and her fiancé, Sambhav Jain, initially met at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where she studied Chemical Engineering. Harshita graduated in 2018 and joined Boston Consulting Group in Gurugram, while Sambhav, who is now a project management consultant in the private sector, has entrepreneurial inclinations like her. The couple also co-founded a healthcare startup called Basil Health, reflecting their common interest in innovation and public good. Let's take a look of their 10 adorable pictures with us.
1.Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is arguably one of the most educated politicians in the country. They are both, he and his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, former Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers, and their home is one that has a deep-rooted in education and public service. So it comes as no surprise that their daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, logically, has very much fallen in line with their intellectually driven household. As a true testament to educational achievement, Harshita was able to beat the odds of the IIT-JEE and earn herself a place at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, where she earned herself a B.Tech. in chemical engineering and subsequently graduated as one of the top students in her class, which inspired companies to come calling in terms of offers of employment.
2. Sambhav Jain is a graduate of IIT Delhi and the co-founder of Basil Health which is a wellness-tech start up that provides automated customized healthy meals. He married Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Arvind Kejriwal former CM of Delhi on April 18th 2025 at Kapurthala House in Delhi. Sambhav met Harshita while at IIT, at their time she was a Chemical Engineer. Harshita finished her degree and worked with Boston Consulting Group and started Basil Health with Sambhav. Sambhav works with a private company as a Project Management Consultant. During their wedding, they had numerous guests which included the CM of Punjab Bhagwant Mann and other leaders related to AAP.
3. Harshita Kejriwal and Sambhav met for the first time at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, one of India's most recognized engineering institutes. Going to school at the same time meant that they spent time in academic settings, and also time together having experiences that build relationships through camaraderie: late nights studying together, campus life, discussions of ideas, and everything else a couple of students would experience outside of class. Their friendship was supported by mutual interests and the challenging yet inspiring environment of IIT Delhi, leading to a deep bond that gradually evolved into a romantic relationship. Being involved in the same academic history allowed Harshita and Sambhav to understand each other well and to deepen their relationship on a personal basis, as well as an academic one.
4. In line with what Harshita Kejriwal and Sambhav liked, both families consciously decided to avoid a lot of flash and attention for the wedding and pre-wedding celebrations, and to simply include select friends and family instead. The event took place at the historic Kapurthala House in Delhi, which just happens also to be the residence of the Punjab Chief Minister while he is visiting the National Capital, and the official home of Punjab in said city. The venue had an understated sense of grandeur and rich heritage. Harshita and Sambhav had their wedding ceremony and then a reception, and embraced a traditional wedding with modern sense of simplicity, and their commitment to celebrating with intimate moments, rather than large displays of excitement.
5. Lutyens Delhi was the site of a VVIP wedding on Friday, as Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, married her college friend, Sambhav Jain. The couple, who assembled as undergraduates at IIT Delhi, were married in an exclusive but classy wedding ceremony at Kapurthala House in Delhi, attended by family and a couple of dignitaries. The wedding itself was a neat blend of tradition and elegance at the Kapurthala House, which provided a glamourous, historical and tranquil setting for the wedding, contributing to the festive atmosphere for what was, undoubtedly, an important occasion in the national political circles of Delhi.
6. The wedding ceremony of Harshita Kejriwal and Sambhav Jain was a very private affair, attended by several people: immediate family and a circumscribed couple of political friends. Among the more interesting guests, were the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showed up with Arvind Kejriwal, showing how close the two AAP leaders are. While the wedding was quite private, several senior leaders of AAP were present, which also helps communicate a local level significance for the event. The traditional jaimala was provided in the afternoon, following that there was a lovely reception in the evening, where guests were still coming, laughing, drinking and enjoying themselves.
7. At the wedding celebrations of Harshita Kejriwal, daughter of Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Kejriwal and his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, shared a sweet and joyous moment on the dance floor. Dancing to the upbeat chartbuster, "Angaro Ka Ambar Sa," from the highly anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule, adds a personal touch to the celebrations. Their impromptu performance resulted in smiles and cheers from the guests, revealing a softer, warmer side to the political couple, who looked happy and engaged in their daughter's big day.
8. In an exuberant and memorable moment from Harshita Kejriwal's wedding, a clip posted on micro-blogging site X was featured by news agency PTI and caught the former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with his wife Sunita Kejriwal, energetically dancing with glee to 'Angaro Ka Ambar Sa' performed by Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the forthcoming movie Pushpa 2: The Rule. The couples dynamic dancing along with their unfeigned smiling behavior humanized an otherwise sedate ceremony. The moment widely resonated with viewers – presented the Kejriwals as parents very much in love celebrating a special moment in their daughter's life.
9. The wedding celebration of Harshita Kejriwal was more than a significant occasion for the Kejriwal family; it also gave an unusual and close-up view into the private space of one of the most prominent political leaders in India. Arvind Kejriwal usually does not draw public attention to his personal life, yet he seemed genuinely happy and relaxed as he wrapped up the wedding festivities with the family, including his wife Sunita, along with close friends. The scenes of warmth among family, especially the dance of the couple, gave a different dimension to the politician as he exuded a gentler, softer, and more relatable image that many people could relate too. The celebration was filled with love, laughter, and good memories from the entire occasion.
10. AAP Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh commented on his bliss following the marriage of Harshita Kejriwal. The daughter of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, celebrations took over that news cycle as Singh commented to reporters saying, "It is a happy occasion for all of us," in order to convey how the Aam Aadmi Party family is one unit and how the happiness of the occasion was not just for the Kejriwal family, but to the AAP family as a whole. Singh identified the love that was present in the situation, especially as another AAP leader was celebrating a personal milestone with the onions of fellow colleagues.
