Meenakshi Lekhi Age, Wiki and Bio

Meenakshi Lekhi

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceNew Delhi

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the national spokesperson of BJP

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

LLBCampus Law Centre-I, Delhi University

Personal Life

Date of Birth30/04/1967
Zodiac signTaurus
HometownNew Delhi
ReligionHindu
CasteNot Known
AddressC-98A, South Extension, Part-II, New Delhi-110049
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Travelling

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date11/04/1992

Family

FatherBhagwan Khanna
MotherAmarlata Khanna
SpouseAman Lekhi, Additional Solicitor General of the Supreme Court
ChildrenAnirudh Nath Lekhi, Pranay Lekhi

Career

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • 2010: National Vice President of BJP Mahila Morcha
  • 2014: Elected to the 16th Lok Sabha
  • 2014: Member of House Committee
  • 2016: Chairperson of Committee on Privileges
  • 2017: Member of Press Council of India
  • 2019: Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from New Delhi
  • 2021: Took oath as a Cabinet Minister on 7 July
AwardsLokmat Parliamentary Award for 'Best Debut Woman Parliamentarian' (2017)

Favourites

PoliticianNarendra Modi
Travel DestinationLondon
Colour(s)
  • White
  • Pink

Style Quotient

Assets/Properties
MovableINR 7 crore
Jewellery
Gold1170 gm; worth INR 32 lakh
Polki390 gm; worth INR 13 lakh
ImmovableProperty worth INR 27.9 crore
Money Factor
Salary (as the MP of New Delhi)INR 1 lakh/month + Other Allowances
Net Worth (approx.)INR 34 crore

Some Lesser Known Facts

Meenakshi serves as the Member of Parliament for New Delhi Constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha.
Her father-in-law, Pran Nath Lekhi, had a prominent career as a Supreme Court lawyer.
Having earned a degree in Law, Meenakshi joined the Delhi Bar Council in 1990.
Throughout her career, Meenakshi has practiced law in various courts, including tribunals, Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court.
She has contributed to Drafting Committees for bills such as the 'Women’s Reservation Bill' and 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Bill.'
In 2010, Meenakshi was appointed as the National Vice President of 'BJP Mahila Morcha.'
Meenakshi successfully contested and won the 16th Lok Sabha Elections for the New Delhi Constituency in 2014.
In 2017, she advocated for strict penalties for leaders supporting Triple Talaq during a parliamentary discussion.
Meenakshi actively participates in parliamentary activities with a significant attendance record.
Aside from her roles in politics and law, Meenakshi is known for her involvement in social activism.