Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra felicitates Rajya Sabha MP Alka Gurjar
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday, 28 June joined East Delhi workers of the party's OBC Morcha to felicitate Alka Gurjar on her election to the Rajya Sabha. The event, held under the chairmanship of OBC Morcha Delhi President Sunil Yadav, brought together a large gathering of OBC Morcha workers and Shahdara district BJP office-bearers.
Key Developments at the Felicitation Event
Malhotra and Member of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude to Alka Gurjar — Delhi BJP Co-Incharge — for her organisational contribution to the city unit over the last four years. Malhotra credited Gurjar with deepening the party's roots among OBC communities in Delhi, calling her a 'guardian' of the organisation.
Bidhuri noted that, for the first time since Independence, four MPs from the Gurjar community now sit in Parliament — a milestone he attributed to the political empowerment pursued under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also recalled that when the BJP entered the Delhi Assembly with just eight MLAs in an earlier term, he was the sole representative from the backward class, yet was entrusted with the role of Leader of the Opposition.
What Alka Gurjar Said
Gurjar thanked the OBC community and the Delhi BJP organisation, stating that the party is one where every worker is respected for contributing to PM Modi's vision of a developed India. She underlined that the Delhi unit bears a dual responsibility — advancing both a developed India and a developed Delhi.
Gurjar added that with the BJP government returning to power in Delhi after 27 years, responsibilities have increased twofold. She called on party workers to ensure that government schemes reach every citizen, and said PM Modi has not only secured rights for the Gurjar community but has worked to bring them into the national mainstream.
Prominent Attendees
The felicitation was conducted on behalf of OBC workers from East and North-East Delhi. Among those present were former MLA Naseeb Singh, 360 Village Panchayat President Surendra Solanki, Mayur Vihar District President Vijender Dhama, Shahdara District BJP President Deepak Gaba, and Mahila Morcha President Richa Pandey, along with several other local leaders and office-bearers.
Broader Political Context
The event reflects the BJP's sustained focus on consolidating OBC support in Delhi, a constituency the party has worked to integrate into its core base. This comes amid the BJP's return to power in the Delhi Assembly after a 27-year gap, making outreach to community leaders like Gurjar strategically significant as the party seeks to entrench its presence in the capital.