Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba is an Indian politician known for her active role in Delhi politics and her association with multiple political parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party.

She gained prominence as a legislator representing the Chandni Chowk constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly and has been known for her outspoken political positions and grassroots engagement.

As of 2026, she is associated with the Indian National Congress and remains active in Delhi politics.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 02:14:45 PM [IST]

Alka Lamba Biography

Alka Lamba was born on 21 September 1975 in New Delhi. She pursued her higher education at the University of Delhi, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree. During her student years, she became actively involved in politics through the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), which is the student wing of the Indian National Congress.

She began her political career with the Indian National Congress and held various organisational roles within the party. Over time, she built her presence in Delhi politics by working on issues related to youth, women, and civic concerns, gaining recognition as a grassroots political leader.

In 2015, she joined the Aam Aadmi Party and contested the Delhi Assembly elections from the Chandni Chowk constituency. She won the election and served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, becoming part of the AAP’s legislative team during its first full-term government in Delhi.

Her association with AAP ended in 2019 following differences with the party leadership. She resigned from the party and subsequently rejoined the Indian National Congress. This move was widely reported by national media and marked her return to her original political platform.

After rejoining Congress, she contested the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections from Chandni Chowk but did not win the seat. Since then, she has continued to remain politically active in Delhi through party work and public engagement.

As of 2026, Alka Lamba continues her political activities with the Indian National Congress, maintaining her presence in Delhi’s political landscape.

Alka Lamba Personal Life

Full Name	Alka Lamba
Date of Birth	21 Sep 1975 (Age 50)
Place of Birth	New Delhi
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Indian Politician
Father's Name	Amar Nath Lamba
Mother's Name	Raj Kumari Lamba
Spouse's Name	Lokesh Kapoor (divorced )
Children	1 Son(s)

Alka Lamba Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.4 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.4 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Interesting Facts about Alka Lamba

Alka Lamba is an active campaigner on equality and human rights issues. She has spoken across the world. Lamba ran the NGO 'Go India Foundation'. In 2010 for a blood donation campaign that got 65,000 people to donate blood. This campaign was supported by Bollywood celebrities Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Dia Mirza.

Political Timeline of Alka Lamba

2026: Remains active in Delhi politics as a member of the Indian National Congress.
2020: Contested Delhi Assembly Elections from Chandni Chowk as a Congress candidate; did not win.
2019: Resigned from AAP and rejoined the Indian National Congress. (Source: The Indian Express)
2015: she got elected as an MLA from the Chandni Chowk constituency of Delhi.
2007: she was appointed as the Secretary All India Congress Committee.
2006: Alka became member of All India Congress Committee and appointed as General Secretary of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee.
2003: She left Indian National Congress and join Aam Aadmi Party.
2003: She contested Delhi Assembly elections from Moti Nagar Constituency against the senior BJP leader and Ex. CM of Delhi Shri Madan Lal Khurana.
2002: She was appointed as the General Secretary of All India Mahila Congress.
1996: she worked as All India Girl Convener for NSUI and in the year 1997 she was appointed as the President of ALL INDIA NSUI.
1995: she contested the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) election for the post of President and successfully won.
1994: Alka Lamba started her career as a student leader from NSUI winning the post of the President of Delhi University.

Alka Lamba Achievements

Alka was award Best Student Leader of Delhi University in 1995-1996. Alka got Indira Gandhi Pratishth Award in the field of working for Women cause in 2008-2009 . Alka goes UK, Russia, USA, China, Venezuela for lectures and speech’s about Women Empowerment, Human Rights and Sustainable Development in third world nations. Alka Lamba Convener of the Queen’s Baton Relay organizing committee of the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. In 2018 she was conferred with 'MLA of the Year' award by Dainik Prayukti.

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