Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's education, family, net worth; all you need to know about the 4th female leader of the national capital

Rekha Gupta was named the Chief Minister of Delhi on Wednesday, thus becoming the fourth woman set to hold the CM's office in the national capital.

This announcement followed the conclusion of a BJP Legislature meeting, where Gupta’s appointment was made official.

Gupta, a first-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), represents the Shalimar Bagh constituency.


She won the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, defeating Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Bandana Kumari by over 25,000 votes.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta's family & net worth

Rekha Gupta, a trained advocate, hails from a family that has a strong professional reputation.

She is married to Manish Gupta, an Agency Associate at Kotak Life Insurance and a business owner.

In her election affidavit, Rekha Gupta declared total assets worth Rs 5.2 crore and liabilities of Rs 1.46 crore.

Gupta's financial declaration is consistent with her position as a public servant with substantial personal and family assets.

Rekha Gupta's political career: At a glance

Rekha Gupta's victory in the 2025 Assembly Elections brought a key moment in her political career.

Although a first-time MLA, her campaign in Shalimar Bagh was characterised by her strong local presence and focus on constituency development.

As Gupta prepares for her swearing-in ceremony, many leaders within the BJP view her leadership as an opportunity for change in Delhi. Her legal expertise and financial stability could help her navigate the challenges of leading one of India's most important cities.

The political landscape she will be working for, will require both vision and resilience, qualities that Gupta’s supporters believe she can deliver.

With her new role, Rekha Gupta becomes the latest woman to take charge as Delhi’s Chief Minister, following in the footsteps of previous three female leaders in the city.

Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi were Rekha Gupta's predecessors.