The recent victory of the BJP in the 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections has brought about a significant transformation in the political landscape, breaking a 27-year hiatus. Following the win, the newly established cabinet, spearheaded by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has garnered attention for featuring two billionaires among its ministers.
When we think of billionaires in India, names like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani immediately come to mind. However, a deeper dive into the financial profiles of the freshly appointed Delhi cabinet ministers unveils that there are additional affluent individuals on the list. An analysis conducted by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed that two out of the seven ministers in Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s cabinet, which accounts for 29%, are billionaires. Moreover, the average asset value declared by all seven ministers stands at an impressive ₹56.03 crore, as per the ADR report.
The grand swearing-in ceremony for Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her six ministers took place at the illustrious Ramlila Grounds in Delhi on Thursday, February 20. The distribution of portfolios was promptly carried out on the same day to kickstart the governance process.
## Delving Into the Wealth of the Delhi Cabinet
Among the prominent figures in the Delhi cabinet, two ministers have disclosed assets exceeding ₹100 crore, as highlighted in the ADR report. Here’s a breakdown of the total assets declared by each minister along with their respective portfolios:
– **Manjinder Singh Sirsa**
– Portfolio: Food and Civil Supplies, Forest and Environment, Industries
– Total Assets Declared: ₹248 Crore +
– **Parvesh Verma**
– Portfolio: PWD, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Water, Gurudwara Elections
– Total Assets Declared: ₹115 Crore +
– **Ashish Sood**
– Portfolio: Home, Education, Higher Education, Training and Technical Education, Power, Urban Development
– Total Assets Declared: ₹9 Crore +
– **Ravinder Indraj Singh**
– Portfolio: Social Welfare, SC and ST Welfare, Cooperatives, Elections
– Total Assets Declared: ₹7 Crore +
– **Rekha Gupta (Chief Minister)**
– Portfolio: Finance, Planning, GAD, Women and Child Development (WCD), Revenue, Land and Building, I&PR, Vigilance, AR
– Total Assets Declared: ₹5 Crore +
– **Pankaj Singh**
– Portfolio: Health and Family Welfare, Transport, IT
– Total Assets Declared: ₹4 Crore +
– **Kapil Mishra**
– Portfolio: Law and Justice, Labour, Employment, Art and Culture, Language, Tourism
– Total Assets Declared: ₹1 Crore +
## Historical Perspective: 2015, 2020 Delhi Cabinets
The BJP’s triumph in Delhi in the 2025 Assembly Elections not only signifies a monumental win but also brings to light a striking contrast with the cabinets of previous years. Interestingly, the cabinets led by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2015 and 2020 did not feature any billionaire ministers.
In 2020, the cabinet comprised five out of seven ministers who were ‘crorepatis’, with an average asset value of ₹8.96 crore. On the other hand, in 2015, the ministers boasted an average asset value of ₹2.69 crore, according to ADR reports from that period.
As the political landscape continues to evolve and witness dynamic changes, the composition of the Delhi cabinet serves as a reflection of the shifting tides within the realm of governance and leadership. The presence of billionaires among the ministers not only underscores the diversity and wealth distribution within the political spectrum but also sets the stage for a new era of governance and decision-making.
In conclusion, the unveiling of the affluent members within the Delhi cabinet sheds light on the intricate tapestry of politics, wealth, and governance, painting a vivid picture of the evolving landscape of leadership in contemporary India.
