Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1980 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Kapil Mishra
20/02/2025
Kapil Mishra was administered the oath of office as a cabinet minister in the Delhi government by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at a grand event in Ramlila Maidan. He now serves in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's cabinet, handling the Water, Tourism, and Culture ministries. This appointment follows his electoral victory from Karawal Nagar in the recent Delhi Assembly elections.
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Bio/Wiki
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (August 2019-present) | Aam Aadmi Party (2013-2017) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (5’ 10”) |
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| Weight | 78 kg (172 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Delhi, New Delhi |
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| Qualifications | Post Graduate M.A. in Social Work |
Personal Life
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
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| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | B-3/61, B-3, Block, Yamuna Vihar, Delhi-11053 |
| Hobbies | Reading, writing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Preety Mishra |
| Children | Adwita |
Family
| Father | Rameshwar Prasad |
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| Mother | Annapurna Mishra (Politician) |
Career
| Political Journey | In 2012, he became the founding member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). | In 2015, he became the cabinet minister in Kejriwal's Delhi government and handled various portfolios including Water; Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs; Tourism; Art, Culture and Languages; Gurudwara Election. | In 2017, he was sacked as a minister of Delhi Government. | On 2 August 2019, he was disqualified from the Delhi Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law. | On 17 August 2019, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. | On 5 August 2023, the Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed him its vice-president. | In 2025, he won the Delhi Assembly election from Karawal Nagar constituency as a BJP candidate, defeating AAP's Manoj Kumar Tyagi by 23,355 votes. | On 20 February 2025, he was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Delhi government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, handling the portfolios of Water, Tourism, and Culture. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kapil gained prominence through his anti-corruption movement during the Commonwealth Games. | |
| 2. He played a crucial role in exposing labor law violations at the Games' venues. | |
| 3. He authored the book "It's Common v/s Wealth" to shed light on the scandals and social/environmental issues surrounding CWG 2010. | |
| 4. Kapil is a co-founder and coordinator of "Youth for Justice," a youth organization in New Delhi addressing pressing issues. | |
| 5. He served in multiple portfolios like Water, Law, Tourism, and more in the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet after the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in 2015. | |
| 6. His mother, Annapurna Mishra, is a former BJP councillor and mayor from East Delhi's Sonia Vihar. |