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 an Indian politician and lawyer from Najafgarh, Delhi. He served as a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly representing the Najafgarh constituency as a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) until his resignation on 17 November 2024. He was a cabinet minister in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government, holding multiple key portfolios including Transport, Environment, Revenue, Administrative Reforms, Information Technology, Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, Finance and Planning before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 18 November 2024.

Description

Kailash Gahlot is an Indian politician and lawyer from Najafgarh, Delhi. He served as a member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly representing the Najafgarh constituency as a member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) until his resignation on 17 November 2024. He was a cabinet minister in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government, holding multiple key portfolios including Transport, Environment, Revenue, Administrative Reforms, Information Technology, Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, Finance and Planning before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 18 November 2024.

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) LL.B from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (1998) LL.M from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (2002)
School	Mount St. Mary's School, Delhi Cantt

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)
LL.B from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (1998)
LL.M from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi (2002)

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 Elected as MLA from Bijwasan constituency on BJP ticket (2025)
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 Founder trustee of RCG Trust in memory of his father, establishing Sri Ram School and Ram Chander Institute of Technology Initiated Youthink for underprivileged youth and NPL, a sports-based leadership program for school children As Transport Minister, led implementation of Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2020, Pink Pass Scheme for free bus travel for women, Bus Marshal scheme, and Mukhyamantri Tirath Yatra Yojana Under his leadership, Delhi became the first state to issue e-learning licenses and become completely faceless for transport-related services First minister to win two consecutive terms from the Najafgarh constituency
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.
8. Gahlot's family has resided in Mitraun village, Najafgarh for nine generations.
9. He was elected as President of the Students Union at Sri Venkateswara College in 1994-95.

Kailash Gahlot Politician, Lawyer Indian Delhi