Raj Lali Gill
Raj Lali Gill | |
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| Chairperson of Punjab State Commission For Women | |
| Assumed office 15 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Smt. Manisha Gulati |
| President Punjab Women’s Wing | |
| In office 7 July 2018 – 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Baljinder Kaur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September |
| Party | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Spouse | Lalinderjit Singh Gill |
| Children | 1 |
| Occupation | Politician, Venture Capitalist |
Raj Lali Gill is an Indian politician and Venture Capitalist. She is the serving Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission For Women (PSCW) and a member of the Aam Aadmi Party.[1][2]
Political career
Raj Lali Gill joined the Aam Aadmi Party in 2014 after being inspired by the work of Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal. As the head of Aam Aadmi Party’s women wing, she has worked on issues affecting women in the state of Punjab and has been a strong advocate of women's rights.[3]
On 7 July 2018, Gill became the President of the Punjab Women’s Wing.[4][5][6]
On 15 March 2024, Raj Lali Gill was appointed as the Chairperson of the Punjab State Commission For Women,[7] a statutory quasi-institutional body of the Government of Punjab which is generally concerned with advising the government on all policy matters affecting women and to advance the status of women in Punjab as well as enquire into unfair practices affecting women. In her present role, Gill has quasi-judicial powers to protect women rights and crimes against them.[8][9]
Statutory Standing
The Chairperson is part of a Commission that also includes non-official members, plus ex-officio senior officials (including the Director General of Police, Punjab) and a Member-Secretary (a senior civil service officer). The Chairperson are deemed public servants for legal purposes.[10]
Work
During her tenure as chairperson, the commission has implemented several programs aimed at promoting women's rights and welfare. Gill has taken multiple initiatives to address the difficulties faced by women, particularly those in distress. Through her statements, she has emphasized the importance of providing assistance to women, who face legal, medical, and educational challenges as well as women who are incarcerated.[11][12][13]
Gill has worked closely with various stakeholders—including government officials, NGOs, and community leaders—to strengthen coordination between the government and organisations focused on women’s welfare. She is committed to ensuring the effective implementation of policies aimed at women’s safety and empowerment.[14][15]
Gill launched a campaign 'Sanjh Rahat Project' for supporting women who face domestic violence. Two women police officials have been assigned to provide support and counselling to domestic violence victims.[16]
She arranged legal, emotional and rehabilitative assistance to the victims of sexual violence in April 2025.[17]
Gill also took strict action on a Live-in relationship in June 2025.[18][19][20] In August 2025, she had summoned two singers, Yo Yo Honey Singh and Karan Aujla, for vulgar lyrics in their latest songs.[21][22]
Personal life
Before she went back to India, Raj Lali Gill lived in Washington, DC, for many years and grew up there. She is married to Lalinderjit Singh Gill and has a daughter named Gurpreet (Blu) Gill Maag. Gurpreet is a famous venture capitalist and former model and now lives in Singapore.[14]
References
- ↑ "Raj Lali is new Pb women panel chief". The Times of India. 15 March 2024.
- ↑ "AAP leaders accuse Bains brothers of 'breaking' party". Business Standard.
- ↑ "Raj Lali is new Pb women panel chief". The Times of India. 15 March 2024.
- ↑ "Sack Punjab Ministers for harassing woman officer". UNI India.
- ↑ "Matter resolved to woman official's satisfaction: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh". The Indian Express. 25 October 2018.
- ↑ Kumari, Neha (18 March 2024). "Punjab News: Former AAP Women's Wing Head, Raj Lali Gill, Appointed as Chairperson of Punjab State Women Commission". DNP INDIA.
- ↑ "Press Trust Of India". Press Trust of India.
- ↑ "Jail inmates' kids not getting basic facilities: Punjab Women Commission chairperson Raj Lali Gill". The Tribune (India).
- ↑ "Punjab women panel asks DGP to probe Channi touching Bibi Jagir Kaur's chin". The Times of India. 14 May 2024.
- ↑ "DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PUNJAB" (PDF). Indiacode.nic.in.
- ↑ "अमृतसर जेल का दौरा करने पहुंची पंजाब महिला आयोग की चेयरमैन राज लाली गिल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
- ↑ "Women's panel chairperson visits Central Jail, interacts with prisoners". The Tribune.
- ↑ "जालंधर में बच्ची की हत्या मामले में पीड़ित परिवार से मिली महिला आयोग की चेयरपर्सन राज लाली गिल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
- 1 2 "Raj Lali Gill: A Prominent Figure in Punjab Politics and Women's Advocacy". Bru Times News.
- ↑ "Women Commission Raj Lali Gill reaches out to rural women; vows justice and empowerment". Babushahi.com.
- ↑ "Ludhiana: Women cell head takes up grievances at Lok Adalat". Hindustan Times. 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "Women panel chief welcomes verdict in pastor case". The Tribune.
- ↑ "Punjab women's panel chief says live-in relationships like termites, destroy social fabric". Hindustan Times. 28 February 2025.
- ↑ "Need for Stricter Laws on Live-in Relationships: Women Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill". Babushahi.com.
- ↑ "ਔਰਤਾਂ ਵਾਂਗ ਮਰਦਾਂ ਲਈ ਵੀ ਬਣਨਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ Men Commission|Podcast With Punjab Women Commission Raj Lali Gill". Rozana Spokesman.
- ↑ "Punjab women panel summons Honey Singh, Karan Aujla over 'misogynistic' lyrics". The Times of India. 7 August 2025.
- ↑ "Karan Aujla, Honey Singh fail to appear before Punjab women's commission". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2025.