Rakesh Gupta
Name: Rakesh Gupta
Date of Birth: 6 August 1992
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Public and Political Activist
Position: President, UTDS
Father: Late Vijay Prasad Gupta
Education: M.A.
Alma Mater: University of Delhi
Known For: Youth Leadership, Public Affairs and Political Organisation
Organisations: RSS, Bajrang Dal, ABVP, BJP
Government Role: Advisor, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (2022–2024)
Political Role: State Vice President, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (2021–2023)
Office: S-15, Indira Nagar, Adarsh Nagar, Delhi – 110033
Years Active: 2006–present
Rakesh Gupta (born 6 August 1992) is an Indian public and political activist who serves as the President of UTDS. He has been associated with various youth and social organisations and has held organisational responsibilities in the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bajrang Dal, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ecosystem. He has also been involved in public communication, youth activities and political organisational work in Delhi.
Early life and education
Rakesh Gupta was born on 6 August 1992. His father was the late Vijay Prasad Gupta.
Gupta completed his postgraduate education with a Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University of Delhi.
Organisational and public career
Gupta began his organisational activities at a young age and became associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Bajrang Dal, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and later the Bharatiya Janata Party.
His reported organisational positions include:
- 2006 – "G. Gan Shikshak", Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Chhatrapati Shivaji Shakha (Prathamik Varg).
- 2008 – Khand Pramukh, Indira Nagar, Bajrang Dal.
- 2009 – Sah Prakhand Pramukh, Adarsh Nagar, Bajrang Dal.
- 2011–2012 – Sah District Convenor, Krishna Murari District, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2012–2013 – District Convenor, Krishna Murari District, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2013–2015 – Department Co-Convenor, Rohini Department, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2015–2016 – State Executive Member, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2016–2017 – State Co-Minister, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2017–2018 – State University Co-Convenor, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.
- 2019–2021 – Vice President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Keshavpuram District, and State Executive Member.
- 2021–2023 – State Vice President, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.
- 2022–2024 – Advisor, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.
- Present – President, UTDS.
Political activities
Gupta has participated in various organisational and electoral activities in Delhi.
In 2016, he played an active role in preparations related to the Delhi University Students' Union elections.
In 2022, he participated actively in preparations for the Delhi Municipal Corporation elections.
In 2025, he was reported to have been a prominent aspirant for a ticket in the Delhi Legislative Assembly elections.
Writings
Rakesh Gupta has been associated with several articles and writings. Four writings attributed to him include:
- Yuvaon Ke Aakrosh Ke Beech Rajneeti Aur Rashtrahit Ka Sawal – published in a magazine referred to as 202.
- Yuva.
- Bengal Se Sonar Bangla.
- Veerta Aur Buddhiman.
Political and organisational affiliations
Gupta has been associated with the following organisations:
- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)
- Bajrang Dal
- Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP)
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha
Social Links
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