October 20, 2025

Big news from the political corridors! Rajinder Gupta, an industrialist with assets topping ₹5,000 crore, is now an AAP-elected member of the Rajya Sabha. This makes him the second-richest member in the House, joining the elite club of billionaire politicians. The richest RS MP remains Bandi Partha Saradhi from BRS. With Gupta’s arrival, AAP now has three MPs out of ten in the Rajya Sabha from a business background. The other two heavyweights are Ashok Kumar Mittal, founder of Lovely Professional University, and entrepreneur Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who is also among the top-10 richest MPs in the Upper House. From Delhi’s AAP side, billionaire Sushil Gupta and chartered accountant ND Gupta have been the faces of business in Parliament. While Sushil Gupta has completed his term, ND Gupta continues as an MP. An analysis by ADR in 2024 unearthed a sparkly fact: the average property value of AAP MPs is among the highest of all national parties — even leaving leading names like Congress and BJP behind. This trend highlights AAP's changing vibe on politics, embracing more business leaders. But is AAP simply turning into a party of billionaires? Party insiders clarify, “it is being done to broaden the party base.” So, while the party is welcoming industrialists and business experts, the goal is to add new strength, not just flash wealth. In a nutshell, AAP’s Rajya Sabha lineup is shining with business brilliance, hinting at a new chapter where politics meets enterprise in style!

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