Vijender Gupta Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijender Gupta

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/08/1963
Age61 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionVijender Gupta is a dedicated politician representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has significantly impacted Delhi's political landscape.

Physical Stats & More

Height162 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) from Ramjas College, Delhi University (1984)
  • Master of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University (1986)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBaniya

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/11/1987

Family

FatherMahavir Prasad Gupta (Deceased)
SpouseDr. Shobha Vijender (Social Worker)
ChildrenSon - Aadhar Gupta, Daughter - Aaina Nair

Career

Political Journey
  • 1980: Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party
  • 1990-1993: Served as the General Secretary of BJP Mandal Pitampura
  • 1995: Appointed as the President of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha in Keshav Puram District
  • 1997: Elected as Councilor of Municipal Corporation of Delhi
  • 1997: Appointed as the Chairman of Law & General Purpose Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
  • 1998-2000: Served as the Member of Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi
  • 2000: Appointed as the Zonal Chairman of Rohini Zone
  • 2001-2002: Served as Deputy Chairman of High Powered House Tax Committee
  • 2002: Appointed as the Secretary of BJP Delhi
  • 2002-2007: Served as the Leader of the Standing Committee of MCD
  • 2007: Appointed as the Chairman of the Standing Committee of MCD
  • 2009: Contested Lok Sabha Election from Chandni Chowk Constituency but lost
  • 2010: Nominated as the President of BJP Delhi
  • 2013: Contested Delhi Legislative Assembly election from New Delhi but lost to AAP candidate Arvind Kejriwal
  • 2015: Contested Delhi Legislative Elections from Rohini constituency and won
  • 2015: Appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly
  • 2020: Contested Legislative Assembly Elections from Rohini constituency and won
  • 2025: Elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly of Delhi
  • 2025: Appointed as the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly

Style Quotient

Car CollectionInnova Crysta

Some Lesser Known Facts

He grew up in a wealthy family in Delhi.
Vijender entered student politics during his college years and joined the Janta Vidyarthi Morcha.
He served as the Vice President of the Students’ Union at the University of Delhi from 1984 to 1985.
Vijender successfully campaigned against lotteries in Delhi in 1993.
He has been elected multiple times as a Councilor from Rohini with the highest margin.
Under his leadership, multiple socio-economic projects were developed in Rohini.