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Famous For | Being the national spokesperson of BJP |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 163 cm |
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Weight | 70 kg |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
LLB | Campus Law Centre-I, Delhi University |
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Personal Life
Date of Birth | 30/04/1967 |
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Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Hometown | New Delhi |
Religion | Hindu |
Caste | Not Known |
Address | C-98A, South Extension, Part-II, New Delhi-110049 |
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Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
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Marriage Date | 11/04/1992 |
Family
Father | Bhagwan Khanna |
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Mother | Amarlata Khanna |
Spouse | Aman Lekhi, Additional Solicitor General of the Supreme Court |
Children | Anirudh Nath Lekhi, Pranay Lekhi |
Career
Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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Political Journey |
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Awards | Lokmat Parliamentary Award for 'Best Debut Woman Parliamentarian' (2017) |
Favourites
Politician | Narendra Modi |
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Travel Destination | London |
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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. |