Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Date of Birth | 30/04/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
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Bio/Wiki
| 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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| B.Sc. | Hindu College, Delhi University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| 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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| Awards | Lokmat Parliamentary Award for 'Best Debut Woman Parliamentarian' (2017) |
| Current Role | Chairperson of 1st Women T20 World Cup for the Blind |
Favourites
| Politician | Narendra Modi |
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| Travel Destination | London |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/mrs.mlekhi/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/mrs.mlekhi | |
| https://x.com/M_Lekhi | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenakshi-lekhi/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Meenakshi serves as the Member of Parliament for New Delhi Constituency in the 16th Lok Sabha. | |
| 2. Her father-in-law, Pran Nath Lekhi, had a prominent career as a Supreme Court lawyer. | |
| 3. Having earned a degree in Law, Meenakshi joined the Delhi Bar Council in 1990. | |
| 4. Throughout her career, Meenakshi has practiced law in various courts, including tribunals, Delhi High Court, and the Supreme Court. | |
| 5. She has contributed to Drafting Committees for bills such as the 'Women’s Reservation Bill' and 'Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Bill.' | |
| 6. In 2010, Meenakshi was appointed as the National Vice President of 'BJP Mahila Morcha.' | |
| 7. Meenakshi successfully contested and won the 16th Lok Sabha Elections for the New Delhi Constituency in 2014. | |
| 8. In 2017, she advocated for strict penalties for leaders supporting Triple Talaq during a parliamentary discussion. | |
| 9. Meenakshi actively participates in parliamentary activities with a significant attendance record. | |
| 10. Aside from her roles in politics and law, Meenakshi is known for her involvement in social activism. | |
| 11. She writes a fortnightly column titled 'Forthwrite' in The Week magazine. | |
| 12. She has adopted villages Pilanji and Qutubgarh under the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana for development as model villages. |