Kapil Mishra was born on 13th November 1980. Kapil is an incendiary Delhi politician, and the Vice President of BJP Delhi at the moment. Earlier, he served as an MLA of Karawal Nagar Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) before resigning from his seat to take up membership with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019.
His political career has been marked with high-drama drama, charges of corruption, and abusive speeches. He was Delhi Water Resources Minister, was removed, and then emerged as a militant AAP and Arvind Kejriwal critic.
Early Life and Activism
Kapil Mishra comes from an active political background. His mother, Annapurna Mishra, was East Delhi Mayor. His father, Rameshwar Mishra ‘Pankaj’, was a socialist philosopher and writer. Mishra is an alumnus of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College in Delhi.
Activism Before Politics
- Established ‘Youth for Justice’, a movement revolving around socio-economic causes.
- Conducted protests for the Jessica Lal murder case and suicides of farmers.
- Exposed scandals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- Filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Supreme Court seeking compensation for Vishnu Tiwari, a falsely accused rape convict.
Kapil Mishra Political Career
Entry into Politics
In 2015, Kapil Mishra contested the Delhi Assembly Elections from Karawal Nagar on an AAP ticket. He won by a massive margin against BJP’s Mohan Singh Bisht.
Election History of Kapil Mishra
| Year | Party | Constituency | Opponent | Vote Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | AAP | Karawal Nagar | Mohan Singh Bisht (BJP) | 44,431 |
| 2020 | BJP | Model Town | Akhilesh Pati Tripathi (AAP) | Lost |
| 2025 | BJP | Karawal Nagar | won |
Ministerial Tenure & Fallout with AAP
- Became Delhi’s Water Resources Minister in the AAP government.
- Deleted from post in 2017 for allegations of malpractices.
- Charged Arvind Kejriwal and Satyendar Jain for corruption (₹2 crore bribe case), which was dismissed owing to insufficient proof.
- Removed from Delhi Assembly in 2019 for disaffiliation by the party.
- Formally accepted as a BJP member on 17 August 2019.
- Appointed Delhi BJP’s Vice President in 2023.
- Won Karawal Nagar constituency in the Delhi Assembly Election 2025.
- Cabinet Minister of Rekha Gupta’s Government
Kapil Mishra Controversies
2020 Delhi Elections and Hate Speech Allegations
- Named the 2020 Delhi Elections an “India vs. Pakistan” game.
- Received a 48-hour campaign ban from the Election Commission
North East Delhi Riots Allegations
- Gave a speech against anti-CAA protests and urged the police to take action.
- Violence erupted in Jaffrabad & Chand Bagh soon after.
- Was accused of instigating riots, yet legally nothing was done in response.
- The victims’ families accused police action against him.
- BJP MP Gautam Gambhir slammed his speech.
Assets and Liabilities
Over the years, Mishra’s declared assets and liabilities have evolved, reflecting his financial standing.
| Year | Total Assets | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ₹46,45,005 | ₹19,99,864 |
| 2015 | ₹46,00,637 | ₹19,99,864 |
| 2020 | ₹59,99,343 | ₹33,58,128 |
Role in Delhi Politics
Kapil Mishra is a divisive leader. His aggressive Hindutva agenda, anti-AAP campaign, and campaigning alone place him as a prominent BJP leader in Delhi. However, his hate speeches and political flip-flops have attracted adversaries.
The political trajectory of Kapil Mishra has been a roller-coaster ride—from being an AAP firebrand to being a BJP warrior. His is a testament to the mercurial nature of Indian politics. As he prepares for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections, his contribution to the politics of Delhi continues to be pivotal.
