Actress Parineeti Chopra has publicly supported her husband, Raghav Chadha, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party, who sparked widespread conversation online after raising the issue of recognizing paternity leave as a legal right in India during a parliamentary session.
His speech has since gone viral, with many applauding his viewpoint. Parineeti Chopra also showed her support by giving him a shoutout and sharing his speech on her Instagram handle.
Parineeti Chopra praises Raghav Chadha’s call for paternity leave as a legal right
While sharing a clip from his speech, Parineeti wrote in the caption, “My dearest husband. You spoke today not just as an MP but as the dad, I see every single day. We have discussed this so many times. How our baby deserves both parents to be present – to the best of their ability. So when you spoke today, it wasn’t just policy. It was built from the way you parent our child the way you show up without being asked, the way you understand that PARENTING IS SHARED, not assigned.”
She further added, “There are so many mothers who carry this responsibility alone, often unheard, unseen. Homes where the fathers’ and family support are missing. Today, you brought their loneliness into the Parliament – a room where it truly matters. If this helps even a few parents, especially mothers feel more supported, it will be a win for us. Thankyou for being the dad – and the leader you are. I see it everyday, now India will see it too. Proud of you always, my Ragaii (sic).” Take a look below:
What did Raghav Chadha say about paternity leave in the Parliament?
For the unversed, during a session in Parliament, Raghav Chadha pointed out that caregiving responsibilities mostly fall on mothers and said this imbalance needs to be addressed through proper legislation.
About Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s wedding
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha got married on September 24, 2023, in a traditional ceremony at Udaipur’s The Leela Palace. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, Neer on October 19, 2025.
