Who is Vijendra Gupta? Know About New Delhi Assembly Speaker, Education, Career, Family and Other Details

Vijender Gupta, the BJP MLA representing Rohini, has been chosen as the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly on February 24, 2025. His election was conducted through a voice vote, following a proposal by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. His nomination also received support from BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa. After the announcement, as per House tradition, CM Rekha Gupta and the Leader of the Opposition accompanied him to the Speaker's chair.

 आज तीसरी बार दिल्ली विधानसभा के सदस्य के रूप में शपथ ग्रहण किया। यह मेरे लिए सम्मान और जिम्मेदारी का प्रतीक है।

रोहिणी की जनता का हृदय से आभार, जिन्होंने मुझ पर अपना विश्वास जताया। pic.twitter.com/cMzbgZC1Gf

— Vijender Gupta (@Gupta_vijender) February 24, 2025

Vijender Gupta (born August 14, 1963) is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Delhi and currently holds the position of Speaker in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. With a long-standing political career, Gupta has represented the Rohini constituency as an MLA and has been an influential member of the BJP’s National Executive. He has also served as the president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, playing a key role in shaping the party’s strategy in the state. In the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections, he was among the only three BJP candidates to secure a victory, marking a significant achievement for the party in a challenging electoral landscape. Over the years, he has remained an active participant in state politics, focusing on governance, public welfare, and party

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Personal Information

Vijender Gupta’s Family Details

Vijender Gupta is a senior politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and he has held significant political positions, including serving as the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly since February 2025.

On November 1, 1987, he married Dr. Shobha Vijender (formerly Shobha Gautam), a well-known social worker and the founder of the NGO "SAMPURNA," which was established in 1993 to support women and children.

The couple has two children:

• Daughter: Aaina, who is married to Varun Nair.
• Son: Aadhar, who is married to Garima Jain.

Regarding financial assets, Vijender Gupta declared assets worth approximately ₹1.48 crore in 2020, while Dr Shobha Vijender's assets were reported to be around ₹5.35 crore.

The Gupta family resides in Rohini, Delhi, and remains engaged in both politics and social welfare initiatives, actively contributing to the community.

Vijender Gupta’s Current Positions

• Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly (Since 20 February 2025)

 मैं विजेंद्र गुप्ता......

आज तीसरी बार दिल्ली विधान सभा के सदस्य के रूप में शपथ ग्रहण की। pic.twitter.com/OoNgcYVU6T

— Vijender Gupta (@Gupta_vijender) February 24, 2025

• MLA, Rohini Constituency (Since 2015)

Vijender Gupta’s Political Journey

Early Political Career

• 1980: Joined Janata Vidyarthi Morcha as Secretary.
• 1983: Became Joint Convener of Janata Vidyarthi Morcha.
• 1984: Elected Vice President of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU).

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Tenure

• 1997: Elected MCD Councillor (Rohini).
• 1997-1998: Chairman, Law & General Purpose Committee, MCD.
• 2001-2002: Deputy Chairman, High Powered House Tax Committee, MCD.
• 2007-2010: Chairman, MCD Standing Committee. Led e-governance reforms in MCD.

Legislative & Party Leadership

• 2002: Appointed Secretary, BJP Delhi.
• 2010-2013: Served as President, of BJP Delhi Unit.
• 2015: Elected MLA from Rohini; became Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly.
• 2020: Re-elected MLA, Rohini with a margin of 12,000 votes.
• 2025: Re-elected MLA, Rohini with 37,000 votes (highest BJP margin in Delhi).
• 2025: Speaker, Delhi Legislative Assembly

What are the Key Achievements achieved by Vijender Gupta?

1. Municipal & Administrative Reforms

• Pioneered e-governance in MCD for better transparency. He also transformed Rohini into a model municipal unit.

2. Education & Social Advocacy

• He led agitations against the commercialization of education. He also advocated for poor children’s right to quality education (Delhi HC & SC rulings). He also campaigned against illegal parking in DDA parks. Instrumental in banning lottery gambling in India (1993), playing a crucial role in its prohibition.

Electoral Performance

Interesting Facts

• Three-time elected MCD Councillor from Rohini.
• Tech-savvy leader known for modern governance initiatives.
• Instrumental in e-governance reforms and anti-gambling laws.

Conclusion

Vijender Gupta’s political career spans over four decades, from student leadership to municipal governance and legislative leadership. His contributions to education reforms, e-governance, and legislative transparency highlight his commitment to public service. His electoral success and governance reforms solidify his reputation as a prominent leader in Delhi politics and the BJP.