Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat | |
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Cabinet Minister, Government of Delhi | |
In office 21 September 2024 –9 February 2025 | |
Lieutenant Governor | Vinai Kumar Saxena |
Chief Minister | Atishi Marlena |
Ministry and Departments | Gurudwara Elections,SC &ST,Land &Building,Labour,Employment |
Preceded by | Raaj Kumar Anand |
Succeeded by | Ravinder Indraj Singh |
Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 11 February 2020 | |
Preceded by | Sandeep Kumar |
Constituency | Sultanpur Majra |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
Occupation | Politician |
Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat [1] is an Indian politician who currently serves as Deputy Leader of Opposition in Delhi Legislative Assembly. Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat,born in a village,completed his 12th grade in 1994 from Ravindra Public School. [2] As a first-time MLA from Sultanpur Majra,he rose impressively in politics,marking his entry into the Delhi Cabinet by filling the SC-ST quota. His tactical selection highlights his growing influence and potential within AAP. [3] He was a Cabinet Minister in Government of Delhi [4] [5] [6] and is member of the Seventh Legislative Assembly of Delhi. [7] He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and represents Sultan Pur Majra [8] of Delhi. He won the election by 48,042 votes, [9] replacing Sandeep Kumar former minister for the welfare of Scheduled castes. Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat has championed welfare initiatives for Scheduled Castes,focusing on social equity and empowerment. [10] Mukesh considers himself a businessman. [11] [12] [13] [14] Mukesh Ahlawat faced criticism for his limited experience before joining the Cabinet,sparking debates on merit in politics. [15]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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AAP | Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat | 74,573 | 66.51 | −2.99 | |
BJP | Ram Chander Chawriya | 26,521 | 23.65 | +9.94 | |
INC | Jai Kishan | 9,033 | 8.06 | −4.96 | |
BSP | Neelam | 671 | 0.60 | −1.86 | |
NOTA | None of the above | 460 | 0.41 | −0.04 | |
Majority | 48,052 | 42.86 | −12.93 | ||
Turnout | 1,12,184 | 63.88 | −4.08 | ||
AAP hold | Swing | −2.99 |