Alka Lamba is a prominent Indian politician with a long and impactful career. This comprehensive biography details her life, career, and significant contributions to Indian politics.

Wiki/Biography

Alka Lamba was born on Monday, September 1st, 1975, in New Delhi. As of 2023, she is 48 years old. Her astrological sign is Virgo. She completed her schooling at Government Girls Senior Secondary School No. 1, Delhi. In 1996, she earned her BSc from Delhi University, followed by an MSc and M.Ed. from Bundelkhand University in 1998.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5’3″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Alka Lamba hails from a Jaat family. Her father’s name is Amar Nath Lamba, and her mother’s name is Raj Kumari Lamba. She was married to Lokesh Kapoor but they separated in 2003. She has a son, Hrithik Lamba.

Career

Lamba’s political journey began in 1994 when she joined the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). She quickly rose through the ranks, holding several key positions including Delhi State Girl Convener, Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) President (1995), All India Girl Convener for NSUI (1996), and All India NSUI President (1997). Her involvement extended to the All India Mahila Congress where she served as General Secretary in 2002.

Her foray into Delhi Assembly Elections in 2003, contesting from Moti Nagar against BJP leader Madan Lal Khurana, ended in defeat. However, she continued her political climb, becoming a member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the General Secretary of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) in 2006. Simultaneously, she served as Vice Chairperson of the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) and Secretary to the AICC from 2007 to 2011.

After leaving the INC in December 2014, she joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Her 2015 victory in the Delhi Legislative Assembly Elections from Chandni Chowk, with a significant margin of 18,287 votes, marked a turning point. However, after a period of internal conflict, she left AAP in September 2019 and rejoined the Congress party under Sonia Gandhi’s leadership.

She contested the 2020 Delhi Assembly Elections again from Chandni Chowk but lost to AAP’s Parlad Singh Sawhney.

Controversy

Alka Lamba’s career has not been without controversy. Notable instances include:

• A public dispute with AAP regarding a resolution on Rajiv Gandhi.
• Disqualification in the “Office of Profit Case” in 2018.
• Criticism for revealing the identity of a victim in the Guwahati Molestation Case.
• Charges of vandalism related to a liquor shop incident.

Address & Net Worth/Salary

Her address is C-39, Tagore Garden Extension, New Delhi-110027. Her salary as an MLA in 2019 was approximately Rs. 6,24,000 (including allowances).

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Alka Lamba:

• She enjoys writing and traveling.
• She runs the NGO “Go India Foundation,” focusing on women’s and youth empowerment.
• She has received awards for her work, including the MLA of the Year Award from Dainik Prayukti in 2018.
• She has undertaken extensive international travel to discuss women’s empowerment, human rights, and sustainable development.

Further Details

This table provides a summary of key details about Alka Lamba’s career and political affiliations: