Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister of Delhi

Rekha Gupta is the Chief Minister of Delhi and the MLA from Shalimar Bagh Vidhansabha. She serves as the National Vice President of BJP Mahila Morcha and is a former MCD Councillor from Ward-56, Shalimar Bagh. A former DUSU President, she is also the founder of the AAS Foundation.

By Rashmi | Monday, February 2, 2026, 11:44:04 AM [IST]

Rekha Gupta Biography

Born on July 19, 1974, in Julana, Haryana, Rekha Gupta has emerged as a prominent figure in Delhi's political landscape.

Her connection to politics began early, nurtured in a family where the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologies were a significant influence, setting the stage for her eventual rise in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Rekha Gupta's initial foray into politics was marked by her involvement in student leadership at Delhi University. During her tenure as President of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 1996-1997, she demonstrated a strong commitment to student welfare and youth empowerment.

Transitioning from student politics, Rekha Gupta ventured into municipal governance by winning the councilor seat from Uttari Pitampura (Ward 54) in 2007 and securing re-election in 2012. Her tenure as a councilor was characterised by her efforts to address local issues and spearhead community development projects. Her administrative prowess was further highlighted by her tenure as a mayor in North Delhi, where she accumulated significant experience in governance.

Rekha Gupta's political trajectory within the BJP has been marked by several key leadership roles, including her position as the General Secretary of the BJP's Delhi state unit and her membership in the National Executive of the BJP. Her active involvement in the BJP Mahila Morcha underscores her commitment to women's empowerment and social causes, reinforcing her reputation as a leader focused on community development and educational reform.

Her political career reached a new pinnacle with her victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly polls, where she decisively defeated AAP candidate Vandana Kumari from the Shalimar Bagh seat by a significant margin of 29,595 votes.

Rekha Gupta has now been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi.

Rekha Gupta Personal Life

Full Name	Rekha Gupta
Date of Birth	19 Jul 1974 (Age 51)
Place of Birth	Julana, Haryana
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Party Position	State President
Education	Graduate
Profession	Professional- Advocate
Father's Name	NA
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Spouse's Profession	Agency Associate at Kotak Life Insurance and Business - Proprietor- Nikunj Enterprises
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA
Current Constituency	SHALIMAR BAGH

Rekha Gupta Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.11 CRORE

ASSETS

₹5.31 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.2 CRORE

Education Qualification of Rekha Gupta

She studied LLB from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, in 2022 from IMIRC College of Law, Bhaina, Ghaziabad.

Political Timeline of Rekha Gupta

2025: She defeated AAP candidate Vandana Kumari from the Shalimar Bagh seat by a significant margin of 29,595 votes. She had been appointed as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
2012: Won the councillor seat from Uttari Pitampura (Ward 54) again.
2007: Won the councillor seat from Uttari Pitampura (Ward 54).

Rekha Gupta Early Life

1996: President of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) from 1996 to 1997.

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