Somnath Bharti

Politician

Indian Hisua Bazar, Nawada, Bihar, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/05/1974
Age52 years
BirthplaceHisua Bazar, Nawada, Bihar, India

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Political PartyAam Aadmi Party
Political Journey
  • 2013: Contesting the Delhi assembly election from the Malviya Nagar constituency and won, defeating Arti Mehra of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Kiran Walia of the Indian National Congress. He briefly served as Minister of Law, Tourism, Administrative Reforms, Art & Culture.
  • 2015: Elected again as an MLA from the Malviya Nagar constituency and won by double the margin.
  • 2020: Won the Delhi assembly election for the third time from the Malviya Nagar constituency.
  • 2024: Lost the New Delhi Lok Sabha seat to BJP's Bansuri Swaraj by a margin of 78,370 votes.
  • 2023: Appointed Vice Chairman of Delhi Jal Board.
  • Served as a member of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Board, where his efforts helped reclaim over 65,000 pieces of unclaimed land across Delhi.
  • Represented the Malviya Nagar constituency in the Delhi Legislative Assembly from 2013 till 2025.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolA local school in Patna
College/University
  • IIT Delhi
  • Delhi University
  • Law Centre-II, Delhi University
Degree
  • MSc
  • L.L.B
  • MSc (1997)
  • LLB

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseLipika Mitra (Lipika Bharti)
Marriage Date10/12/2010

Family

FatherSitaram Bharti
MotherManorama Rani Bharti
BrotherLoknath Bharti
SisterDivya Stuti
Children
  • Somansh Bharti
  • Somalika Bharti

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Maruti 800
  • Hyundai Accent

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Somnath Bharti is from Hisua in District Nawada, Bihar.
2. He developed a strong interest in yoga and meditation from his father.
3. At 18, he moved to Delhi and lived at Sri SisGanj Gurdwara Sahib.
4. In 2000, he faced accusations of illegal spamming for profit.
5. He gained attention in 2006 for advocating for a fellow IITian in the US.
6. In 2012, he helped clear the names of nine wrongfully arrested youths.
7. He met Arvind Kejriwal in 2010, leading to their partnership in politics.
8. He was a key member of the formation of Aam Aadmi Party.
9. Bharti won the 2013 Delhi state assembly elections.
10. He is from a Scheduled Caste.
11. His wife made serious allegations against him, garnering media attention.
12. The Khirkee Extension case further highlighted his media presence.
13. There is an interview video where he discusses his life experiences.
14. Served as Secretary of IIT Delhi Alumni Association from 2007 to 2008 and President from 2012 to 2013; received the OCND Award in 2017 for contributions to national development.
15. As Law Minister, initiated 19 major reforms including audio-visual recording of court proceedings for transparency.
16. Practicing lawyer in the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court, focusing on public interest litigations (PILs).
17. In 2012, campaigned against alleged interference by then Minister Kapil Sibal in IIT Joint Entrance Examination process.
18. Between 2010-2013, filed PILs in Delhi High Court to defend rights of homeschooled children under the Right to Education Act.
19. After IIT Delhi, worked in coaching sector teaching Mathematics for IIT entrance exams, then started software business Bharti Infotech Pvt Ltd acquired by Bharti Group.
20. He was a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party in 2012.
21. He represented members of Anna Andolan in court.
22. His early life was influenced by his spiritual father and school teacher mother, instilling in him a deep concern for the disadvantaged.
23. During his student years in Delhi, he faced considerable hardship and supported himself by tutoring, demonstrating particular aptitude for mathematics.
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