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Raj Kumar Chabbewal
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Raj Kumar Chabbewal

Current

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
Member of Parliament, Hoshiarpur Constituency
Punjab
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 11, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal is a prominent Indian politician, highly distinguished medical doctor, and radiologist serving as the Member of Parliament for the Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
  • Representing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), he secured a major landslide victory in the 2024 general elections.
  • He is an exceptionally experienced legislator, having served as a two-term Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly representing the Chabbewal seat (2017-2024).
  • His primary legislative focus centers on rural medical hub setups, farm labor credit networks, and border drainage overhauls.
Source: ECI, ADR MyNeta, Punjab Health Department Logs

About Raj Kumar Chabbewal

Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal has built a robust public career grounded in deep clinical medical training and systematic district developmental organization across Punjab. Born on 10 April 1970, he rose through academic merit, completing his professional graduation and specialization in radio-diagnosis from Government Medical College, Amritsar. Alongside managing a recognized advanced clinical diagnostic institution in Hoshiarpur, he entered full-time active public service, dedicating himself to healthcare equity and Scheduled Caste welfare boards. Winning the Chabbewal assembly seat in 2017, he gained widespread recognition for his field visibility and articulate handling of district hospital grids. He transitioned from the Congress to the Aam Aadmi Party in early 2024, which nominated him for the Hoshiarpur (SC) parliamentary seat. In the Lok Sabha, his focus remains dedicated to establishing automated diagnostic clinics, expanding vocational coding schools for Dalit youth, and securing central water resources.

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Education

1986
Secondary Schooling from Hoshiarpur Local High School
1988
Higher Secondary Certificate from Punjab Board
1993
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Government Medical College, Amritsar
1997
Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Radio-diagnosis from Government Medical College, Amritsar, Baba Farid University

Political Journey

2015
Appointed Chairperson of Punjab Congress SC Cell
2017
Elected as MLA for Chabbewal Assembly Constituency
2022
Re-elected as MLA for Chabbewal; Named Deputy Leader of Opposition
2024
Joined Aam Aadmi Party; Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha from Hoshiarpur

Positions Held

  • 2017 - 2024
    Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly
  • 2024 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Assembly Hoshiarpur 2017 Won 71202 49.88% 24,128
Assembly Hoshiarpur 2022 Won 76415 45.56% 18,855
Lok Sabha Hoshiarpur 2024 Won 520231 43.89% 44,064

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 5.42 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 2.44 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 2.98 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 50 Lakhs
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Rural Diagnostic Enclaves: Spearheading the establishment of state-funded, automated medical imaging and diagnostic clinics across deep-interior blocks
  • SC Vocational Skill Labs: Channeling constituency development grants to construct modern electronics and software coding training labs for Dalit youth
  • Kandi Belt Drainage Overhauls: Coordinating with water ministries to deploy structural concrete check dams to mitigate seasonal waterlogging in the Kandi region
  • Farm Labor Credit Loops: Overhauling district cooperative channels to enable low-interest micro-credit links for landless agricultural workers

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal?

Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal is an Indian physician, clinical radiologist, and Member of Parliament representing the Hoshiarpur constituency in Punjab.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

What prominent legislative background did he hold prior to 2024?

He served as a two-term elected Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Chabbewal seat between 2017 and 2024.

What is his professional clinical medical expertise?

He is a fully qualified medical specialist holding a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree in Radio-diagnosis.

What is his educational background?

He completed his medical post-graduation, holding an MBBS and an MD from Government Medical College, Amritsar.