Kailash Gahlot (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician, Lawyer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	22/07/1974
Age	51 years
Birthplace	Delhi

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Description	Kailash Gahlot is a politician and lawyer from Delhi. He was a prominent member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and served in the Delhi legislative assembly representing the Najafgarh constituency, holding various ministerial portfolios including Transport, Law, Justice, Legislative Affairs, Administrative Reforms, and Information Technology. In November 2024, he resigned from AAP and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Description

Kailash Gahlot is a politician and lawyer from Delhi. He was a prominent member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and served in the Delhi legislative assembly representing the Najafgarh constituency, holding various ministerial portfolios including Transport, Law, Justice, Legislative Affairs, Administrative Reforms, and Information Technology. In November 2024, he resigned from AAP and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

Qualifications	LLM from Faculty of Law, Delhi University (2002) LLB from Campus Law Center, Faculty of Law, Delhi University (1998) BA from Sri Venkateshwara College, Delhi University (1995) LLB from Faculty of Law, Delhi University (1998) BA (Hons) in Political Science from Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University (1995)
School	Mount St. Mary's School, Delhi Cantt

Personal Life

Hobbies	Reading Travelling
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Jat
Address	475/2, Near Prem Nursery, Gopal Nagar, Najafgarh New Delhi -110043

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Wife/Spouse	Mausmi Gahlot (Lawyer)
Children	Jahnavi Gahlot Devina Gahlot

Family

Father	Ram Chander Gahlot (Deceased)
Spouse	Mausmi Gahlot
Children	Jahnavi Gahlot Devina Gahlot

Career

Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	Contested and won the Delhi legislative assembly election from the Najafgarh constituency on AAP ticket (2015) Appointed as Delhi Cabinet Minister for multiple portfolios including Revenue, Administrative Reforms, IT, Law, Justice, and Transport Allotted the portfolio of Finance and Planning departments in the Delhi government (2023) Held portfolios of Transport, Law, Justice, Legislative Affairs, Administrative Reforms, and Information Technology in the Delhi government Resigned from AAP on 17 November 2024 citing unfulfilled promises and controversies Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 18 November 2024
Career Highlights	Gahlot is known for his contributions in implementing e-learning licenses and various transport reforms in Delhi. He became the first minister to hold two consecutive terms from the Najafgarh constituency. Practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court for over 16 years Elected as Member Executive in the Bar Association of the High Court of Delhi (2005-2007) Known for contributions in implementing e-learning licenses and various transport reforms in Delhi Two-time MLA from Najafgarh constituency (2015, 2020) Developed a youth employment service (YES) program using ICT for career counseling and employment information
Previous Political Party	Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Style Quotient

Car Collection	Mercedes Toyota Fortuner Mahindra Thar Toyota Innova Hycross Urban Cruiser Maruti Brio

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/kailashgahlotofficial/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/electkailashgahlot
Twitter	https://twitter.com/kgahlot
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgahlot

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Gahlot's family has resided in Najafgarh for nine generations.
2. He was elected as a Member of the Executive-Bar Association of the High Court of Delhi from 2005 to 2007.
3. He comes from a farming background and has supported farmer's rights throughout his legal career.
4. In the 2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly elections, he received 81,507 votes and won by a margin of 6,231 votes.
5. Kailash Gahlot and his wife were batchmates during their studies.
6. He was elected President of the Students Union at Sri Venkateswara College in 1994-95.
7. He is the only minister representing the outer Delhi region in the Delhi government during his tenure with AAP.

Kailash Gahlot Politician, Lawyer Indian Delhi