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 | ||||
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Family
| Father | Rameshwar Prasad | ||||
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| Mother | Annapurna Mishra (Politician) | ||||
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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. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Kapil gained prominence through his anti-corruption movement during the Commonwealth Games. | |
| He played a crucial role in exposing labor law violations at the Games' venues. | |
| He authored the book "It's Common v/s Wealth" to shed light on the scandals and social/environmental issues surrounding CWG 2010. | |
| Kapil is a co-founder and coordinator of "Youth for Justice," a youth organization in New Delhi addressing pressing issues. | |
| 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. | |
| His mother, Annapurna Mishra, is a former BJP councillor and mayor from East Delhi's Sonia Vihar. |
