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Raghav Chadha picked for Harvard's Global Leadership Program
The Aam Aadmi Party MP’s announcement sparked a lighthearted but cautionary exchange on social media, with Indian journalist Nidhi Razdan warning him of phishing attacks.
Raghav Chadha. / Aam Aadmi Party
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha announced on Mar.6 that he has been selected for Harvard University's Global Leadership Program at the Harvard Kennedy School in Boston.
"Learning is a lifelong journey! I am delighted to share that I've been selected by the prestigious Harvard University for its program on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century—at Harvard Kennedy School @Kennedy_School in Boston, USA," Chadha wrote on X.
The AAP leader emphasized his commitment to addressing critical issues in India and said the program would help him gain new perspectives.
"I look forward to learning from global leaders and peers, gaining perspectives that can help drive meaningful, people-centric policy changes in India. Looking forward to connecting with everyone at Harvard!" he added.
Chadha also posted a video on X, where he spoke about the importance of continuous learning.
"I am confident that I will be able to apply all these things in my work in a positive way. There is no age for studying, writing, and learning. I feel that one should study whenever he gets a chance to study," he said.
"As you know, some time ago, I was selected as a Young Global Leader (YGL) by the World Economic Forum. Some people from these YGLs are handpicked for this program and are invited to Harvard University. I consider myself fortunate that I got this opportunity," Chadha added.
Learning is a lifelong journey!
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) March 6, 2025
I am delighted to share that I've been selected by the prestigious Harvard University for its program on Global Leadership and Public Policy for the 21st Century - at Harvard Kennedy School @Kennedy_School in Boston, USA.
As one of the youngest… pic.twitter.com/q7BoGvhO3k
Nidhi Razdan warns against phishing attacks
Chadha’s announcement sparked a lighthearted but cautionary exchange on social media, with journalist Nidhi Razdan stepping in to remind him to verify his acceptance email.
A parody account impersonating Razdan initially commented, “Ache se email check kar le bhai (Please check the email carefully),” prompting Razdan to join the conversation herself.
"Hi @raghav_chadha, this is not a bad suggestion. Take it from someone who knows. And ironically, many of you who mock me can’t tell the difference between a parody account and the real person," she wrote.
Hi @raghav_chadha , this is not a bad suggestion. Take it from someone who knows .
— Nidhi Razdan (@Nidhi) March 6, 2025
And ironically many of you who mock me can’t tell the difference between a parody account and the real person. pic.twitter.com/I0oFI3gwTS
Razdan’s warning stems from her own experience in 2021 when she fell victim to an elaborate phishing scam. She resigned from her position at NDTV after receiving an email offering her a teaching role at Harvard University—only to later discover that the offer was fake. Since then, she has been vocal about online fraud and misinformation.
Responding to the concerns, Chadha later confirmed that his acceptance was legitimate.
“Turns out, the email was genuine! Excited to begin this journey of learning! And to those asking who paid for it—I appreciate you holding me accountable—it’s a fully-funded program,” he clarified.
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