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Know all details about Rekha Gupta’s political journey as she prepares to become the next CM of Delhi.
The Delhi government is set to have a woman at the helm once again, as the BJP has chosen Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, to assume the role of Chief Minister. This decision was finalized during a meeting of the party’s legislative assembly members earlier this evening. Rekha Gupta will be succeeding Atishi of the Aam Aadmi Party, following the BJP’s victory in the recently concluded assembly elections, which marked the end of Arvind Kejriwal’s party’s decade-long rule in Delhi.
Who is Rekha Gupta, new Delhi CM, biography, age, family, husband, children, education, hometown birth place, caste and net worth
Who is Delhi’s next Chief Minister Rekha Gupta?
First time MLA Rekha Gupta, a prominent political figure, has recently emerged as the Chief Minister of Delhi following her victory in the Delhi Assembly elections from the Shalimar Bagh constituency on a BJP ticket. Born in 1974 in Nandgarh village, Julana tehsil, Jind district of Haryana, her journey has been one of resilience and dedication. After her father secured a managerial position at the State Bank of India in 1976, her family relocated to Delhi.
In the capital city, she pursued her education and later graduated with a degree in law (LLB). Rekha’s entry into politics began during her college years when she joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and actively participated in student politics. Her leadership roles as General Secretary and President in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) marked the initial milestones of her political career.
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Over the years, Rekha Gupta established herself as a seasoned leader within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), holding key positions such as the National Vice President of the BJP Mahila Morcha and General Secretary of the Delhi BJP. She also contested as the BJP’s mayoral candidate in the last municipal elections. Despite her urban political prominence, Rekha has maintained close ties with her ancestral roots in Haryana, regularly visiting her native village.
Her rise to the Chief Minister’s position is seen as a significant milestone for women in politics, especially if the BJP’s decision to appoint a female leader as Delhi CM is considered a strategic move. Rekha’s impressive political journey reflects her dedication to public service and her ability to navigate complex political landscapes with poise and perseverance.
She won the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Bandana Kumari by over 25,000 votes and Rekha Gupta, a trained advocate, hails from a family that has a strong professional reputation. Rekha completed her schooling in Delhi before pursuing higher education at Daulat Ram College, Delhi University where she did her LLB from and it was during her college years that she stepped into politics, joining the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in 1992.
She is married to Manish Gupta, an Agency Associate at Kotak Life Insurance and a business owner.
Rekha Gupta hails from Julana, a town in Jind district, Haryana. Her family has a history of entrepreneurial ventures. Her grandfather, Rajendra Jindal, was a commission agent in Julana, and her great-grandfather, Ganga Ram Jindal, also ran a commission business in the same area. Her father, Jai Bhagwan Jindal, worked as a manager at the Bank of India, while her mother, Urmila Jindal, was a homemaker.
Rekha Gupta who is a Baniya Hindu married Manish Gupta, a businessman dealing in spare parts, on 28 June 1998. Manish is the proprietor of Nikunj Enterprises and also works in a life insurance company with him being an Agency Associate at Kotak Life Insurance. While Manish’s DOB isn’t known, he is aged between 50-60 years while his wife Rekha who is aged 50 had total assets of ₹5.31 crore (5 crore+) and loans and other liabilities of ₹1.20 crore (1 crore+).
Manish Gupta congratulated his wife on being made the CM but he said that he has not spoken to her yet and she will return soon. He meanwhile expressed happiness on Rekha Gupta’s name being finalised for the CM post.
Her husband has been a constant pillar of support throughout her political journey. The couple has two children—Nikunj Gupta, who is currently pursuing his studies, and Harshita Gupta. Rekha Gupta’s ancestral roots trace back to Nandgarh village in Julana Halka, Jind, Haryana. Her family later settled in Julana, where they established their commission business.
know all details about Rekha:
- Birthday: 19 July, 1974
- Age: 50-years-old
- Father: Jai Bhagwan Jindal
- Husband: Manish Gupta
- Mother: Urmila Jindal
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