Nupur Sharma (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/04/1985
Age	41 years
Birthplace	New Delhi, India

Latest News about Nupur Sharma

26/02/2025

Suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma made a rare public appearance by taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh during the Maha Kumbh 2025. This event occurred on the penultimate day of the mela, which concluded on February 26 with the Mahashivratri festival snan.

2023-09

In September 2023, Nupur Sharma attended a screening of the film 'The Vaccine War' hosted by director Vivek Agnihotri, marking her return to public events more than a year after her suspension from the BJP in June 2022 over controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Politician, Advocate

Physical Stats & More

Height	161 cm
Weight	50 kg

Educational Qualification(s)

Education	LLM from London School of Economics, LLB from Delhi University, BA Economics (Hons.) from Hindu College, Delhi University

Personal Life

Marital Status	Unmarried

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Unmarried

Family

Parents

Father	Vinay Sharma
Mother	Name

Career

Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey	Nupur Sharma has been active in politics since her college days in Delhi University. While studying at Delhi University, Nupur was elected as the president of the Delhi University Student's Union (DUSU) on the ticket of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). She has also been the youth ambassador of Teach for India (affiliated with Teach for America). Nupur has held various important posts in the BJP such as a member of National Executive Committee of BJP's youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), National Media Co-In Charge of the BJYM, member of “Yuva,” Working Committee of BJP, and member of the State Executive Committee, BJP Delhi. She has been a BJP spokesperson and participated in various debates in the media to represent her party's views. In the 2015 Delhi State Election, Nupur contested against AAP Chief, Arvind Kejriwal and veteran Congress leader Kiran Walia from New Delhi assembly constituency. However, she emerged as a runner-up in the Election. She served as the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) until her suspension in June 2022. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Election, Nupur Sharma contested from the New Delhi constituency against Arvind Kejriwal but lost. She served as the BJP Joint General Secretary (Communication) before her suspension.

Political Party

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Political Journey

Nupur Sharma has been active in politics since her college days in Delhi University. While studying at Delhi University, Nupur was elected as the president of the Delhi University Student's Union (DUSU) on the ticket of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
She has also been the youth ambassador of Teach for India (affiliated with Teach for America).
Nupur has held various important posts in the BJP such as a member of National Executive Committee of BJP's youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), National Media Co-In Charge of the BJYM, member of “Yuva,” Working Committee of BJP, and member of the State Executive Committee, BJP Delhi.
She has been a BJP spokesperson and participated in various debates in the media to represent her party's views.
In the 2015 Delhi State Election, Nupur contested against AAP Chief, Arvind Kejriwal and veteran Congress leader Kiran Walia from New Delhi assembly constituency. However, she emerged as a runner-up in the Election.
She served as the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) until her suspension in June 2022.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha Election, Nupur Sharma contested from the New Delhi constituency against Arvind Kejriwal but lost.
She served as the BJP Joint General Secretary (Communication) before her suspension.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nupur Sharma became the Guest Editor for 'The Times of India' Republic Day Special edition in 2009.
2. In March 2009, Hindustan Times recognized Nupur as one of the 10 Most Inspirational Women in India.
3. She represented India and BJP at the 2012 Indo-Pak American Council of Young Political Leaders summit in the US.
4. During her term as president of Delhi University’s Students Union, Nupur led projects like installing water purifiers, solar lamps, and campus CCTV for security.
5. In September 2023, following a controversy, Nupur Sharma attended an event hosted by director Vivek Agnihotri for the screening of 'The Vaccine War.'
6. She received a gun license for life protection due to death threats following her controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammed during a national television debate.
7. In February 2025, Nupur Sharma took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, marking a rare public appearance after her suspension.

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