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Kapil Mishra
Kapil Mishra is Delhi's former minister for Tourism and Water Resources. He was removed from Kejriwal's cabinet after AAP's failure in MCD elections. He is known for his enviable credentials in the circles of activism. He has worked with renowned international organisations like Greenpeace and Amnesty International on developmental policy issues. When 2010 Commonwealth Games scam was unearthed, he campaigned extensively against people involved in it. In fact, he wrote a book titled “It’s Common v/s Wealth” emphasising the social and environmental impact of Commonwealth Games in Delhi. He co-founded a youth action group named “Youth for Justice” and raised issues of social importance, from Jessica Lal murder trial to farmers suicides to the encroachment on Yamuna River. In 2015 assembly elections, he got elected from Karawal Nagar constituency and then was appointed as Minister for Water and Tourism. In his stint at the Delhi Assembly, keeping with activist roots, he raised issues of prime importance.
KAPIL MISHRA NEWS
Six years after NE Delhi riots, pleas seeking FIR against Kapil Mishra stuck in courts
March 17, 2026 6:28 pm
Five separate pleas, filed by NE Delhi residents, activist Harsh Mander and Jamia students, are stuck at various stages. One was dismissed on March 13.
'Legally impermissible': Court dismisses petition seeking FIR against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra in 2020 riots case
March 13, 2026 8:31 pm
His order dated April 1, however, was challenged by two separate revision petitions — one filed by the State and the other filed by Mishra himself.
FIR against Kapil Mishra in accordance with law, says Punjab DGP
January 23, 2026 12:00 pm
Says police accountability towards court, no provision in law for legislative oversight
AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang urges PM Modi to take action against Delhi minister Kapil Mishra over ‘fake’ video
January 18, 2026 5:52 pm
Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Kapil Mishra circulated a fabricated video of former Delhi CM Atishi to incite communal disharmony.
Sikh guru remark row: Delhi Assembly Speaker cites FSL report, says Atishi video not doctored, will order CBI probe
January 18, 2026 7:42 am
Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj rejected the report, saying it does not answer the key question of whether Atishi uttered the word "gurus".
Yamuna cruise to start next month, Delhi Minister in Navi Mumbai to inspect vessel
January 13, 2026 3:43 pm
As part of its riverfront tourism and recreation plan, the government is set to launch a 40-seater cruise.
Court sets aside order directing police to probe BJP leader Kapil Mishra’s role in 2020 Delhi riots
November 10, 2025 3:20 pm
Delhi HC defers trial against Kapil Mishra in 2020 'Mini Pakistan' comments case
August 30, 2025 1:56 am
In 2020, Mishra has been accused of making objectionable statements in the electronic media like “Delhi mein chhote chhote Pakistan bane (there are mini-Pakistans in Delhi)”
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta leads International Yoga Day event along Yamuna Ghat
June 21, 2025 12:03 pm
Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said the event organised at the Sonia Vihar Water Sports Club was the first official yoga programme held by the government after many years.
KAPIL MISHRA VIDEOS
Water supply to be restored partially: Kapil Mishra
February 22, 2016 7:09 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): With the Army taking control of Munak Canal in Haryana, Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday expressed hope that water supply could be partially restored by late evening in the national capital. He also informed that the Delhi Jal Board team is on its way to the Munak Canal, which was earlier seized by Jat community members, demanding reservation in government jobs.
MCD workers protest outside Kapil Mishra's residence
February 09, 2016 8:48 am
New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) workers staged a protest outside Delhi Jal Board Chairman Kapil Mishra’s residence on Tuesday. They raised slogans against Mishra over non-payment of dues. The protestors also threw garbage outside Mishra’s residence. The agitators raised slogans against Kapil Mishra and also carried placards with messages denouncing the minister.
Water supply in Delhi to be normal by evening: Kapil Mishra
January 21, 2016 7:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Commenting on the issue of water supply affected with ammonia, Delhi Jal Board Chairman Kapil Mishra on Thursday said that the situation will relapse to normality by evening. Mishra praised the Jal Board workers, adding that the production was restored and necessary steps were taken by the team to curb the problem. He further said that samples were taken after every half-an-hour to assure that water with ammonia doesn’t reach the people of Delhi.
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