Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat
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Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat[1] is an Indian politician who currently serves as Deputy Leader of Opposition in Delhi Legislative Assembly. Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat, born in a village, completed his 12th grade in 1994 from Ravindra Public School.[2] As a first-time MLA from Sultanpur Majra, he rose impressively in politics, marking his entry into the Delhi Cabinet by filling the SC-ST quota. His tactical selection highlights his growing influence and potential within AAP.[3] He was a Cabinet Minister in Government of Delhi[4][5][6] and is member of the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi.[7] He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and represents Sultan Pur Majra[8] of Delhi. He won the election by 48,042 votes,[9] replacing Sandeep Kumar former minister for the welfare of Scheduled castes. Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat has championed welfare initiatives for Scheduled Castes, focusing on social equity and empowerment.[10] Mukesh considers himself a businessman.[11][12][13][14] Mukesh Ahlawat faced criticism for his limited experience before joining the Cabinet, sparking debates on merit in politics.[15]
Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Delhi | |
| In office 21 September 2024 – 9 February 2025 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Vinai Kumar Saxena |
| Chief Minister | Atishi Marlena |
| Ministry and Departments | Gurudwara Elections, SC & ST, Land & Building, Labour, Employment |
| Preceded by | Raaj Kumar Anand |
| Succeeded by | Ravinder Indraj Singh |
| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 11 February 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Sandeep Kumar |
| Constituency | Sultanpur Majra |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Occupation | Politician |
Electoral performance
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAP | Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat | 74,573 | 66.51 | −2.99 | |
| BJP | Ram Chander Chawriya | 26,521 | 23.65 | +9.94 | |
| INC | Jai Kishan | 9,033 | 8.06 | −4.96 | |
| BSP | Neelam | 671 | 0.60 | −1.86 | |
| NOTA | None of the above | 460 | 0.41 | −0.04 | |
| Majority | 48,052 | 42.86 | −12.93 | ||
| Turnout | 1,12,184 | 63.88 | −4.08 | ||
| AAP hold | Swing | −2.99 | |||
References
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