Ashish Sood Age, Wiki and Bio

Ashish Sood

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/09/1966
Age59 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Served as a Secretary of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
  • Served as a Joint Secretary of DUSU
  • Elected as the President of DUSU (1988-89)
  • Served as a full-time worker of ABVP (1989-1993)
  • Served as the Vice-president of the BJYM (2002)
  • Appointed as the General Secretary of the BJYM (July 2003)
  • Appointed as the National Vice President of the BJYM (January 2005)
  • Appointed as the Secretary of BJP, Delhi (December 2008)
  • Appointed as the General Secretary of BJP, Delhi (February 2009)
  • Elected as the Councillor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (April 2012)
  • Elected as the Vice President of BJP, Delhi (January 2013)
  • Appointed as the General Secretary of BJP, Delhi (February 2014)
  • Elected as the Chairperson of the Education Committee (June 2014)
  • Elected as the Leader of House for the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (July 2016)
  • Appointed as the in-charge of Publicity Department, Delhi BJP (December 2017)
  • Appointed as the in-charge of the Chandni Chowk District (October 2018)
  • Appointed as the co-incharge of BJP, Jammu and Kashmir State Unit (November 2020)
  • Served as the Chairperson of the Remunerative Project Cell
  • Contested and lost the Janakpuri Legislative Assembly Election (2020)
  • Appointed as the co-incharge of BJP, Goa-Pradesh Unit (February 2024)
  • Contested and won the Delhi Legislative Assembly Election from Janakpuri (8 February 2025)
  • Appointed as the Cabinet Minister in the Government of Delhi (20 February 2025)
  • Took over the departments - Home, Power, UD, Education, Higher Education, and Training & Technical Education (20 February 2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5'7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDelhi Tamil Education Association Sr.Sec. School (1981-1983)
College/UniversityAtma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, University of Delhi (1986)
Educational QualificationB. Com (Hons.)

Personal Life

Zodiac signVirgo
ReligionHinduism
CasteKhatri
Address2, A-3 Block, Janakpuri, Delhi

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseAnupam Sood (Businesswoman)
Children
Son1 - Shivansh Sood
Daughter(s)
  • Saumya Sood (Food Scientist)
  • Aastha Sood

Family

FatherMadan Gopal Sood
MotherSushila Sood (Deceased)

Career

SummaryAshish Sood has made substantial contributions to Indian politics, predominantly associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party. His political career is marked by various leadership roles, including his recent appointment as a Cabinet Minister in the Delhi Government. His dedication to public service is evident through his involvement in student politics and municipal roles over the years.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ashishsood_bjp/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AshishSood.Official
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUAGCwQMoGzO1ulgB6yl3vg
Twitterhttps://x.com/ashishsood_bjp

Some Lesser Known Facts

In his earlier years, he was actively involved in movements against government corruption, including the 'Bofors Scam' in the 1980s.
He has initiated projects that enable senior citizens to undertake pilgrimage journeys.
Elected as an MLA from Janakpuri after a decisive victory with a margin of 68,986 votes.
He established free diabetes screening facilities at various recreational centers across Delhi.
A regular yoga practitioner, he emphasizes the importance of health.
During his cabinet minister oath-taking ceremony, he paid tribute to his parents by acknowledging them publicly.

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