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Rajiv Babbar is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He has held organisational positions in the BJP's Delhi unit and has contested the Delhi Legislative Assembly election from the Tilak Nagar constituency three times. In August 2026, he was appointed BJP North-East joint coordinator."BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders". Business Standard. 17 August 2026.

Early life and education

Babbar is the son of a BJP politician O. P. Babbar, who represented Tilak Nagar in the Delhi Legislative Assembly on three occasions. Saxena, Astha (5 February 2020). "Delhi elections: Congress has most candidates with family legacy". The Indian Express.

According to election-affidavit records compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Babbar completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hindu College, University of Delhi, in 1989 and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, in 1995."Rajiv Babbar — Delhi 2013 election affidavit". MyNeta. Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 24 September 2026.

Political career

Babbar has been associated with the BJP since the early 1990s. During the 2013 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, he was reported as the BJP's West Delhi district president and spokesperson while contesting from Tilak Nagar."Debut match in Tilak Nagar". The Times of India. 2013.

Delhi Legislative Assembly elections

Babbar first contested the Delhi Legislative Assembly election from Tilak Nagar in 2013 as a BJP candidate. He received 32,405 votes and finished second to Jarnail Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party, who received 34,993 votes."Details of Votes Polled by Each Candidate — Tilak Nagar" (PDF). Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi. 18 February 2014.

He again contested Tilak Nagar as the BJP candidate in the 2015 Delhi Legislative Assembly election. He received 37,290 votes, while Jarnail Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party received 57,180 votes and won the constituency.{{cite web |title=Election Commission of India, State Election 2015 to the Legislative Assembly of NCT of Delhi — Constituency Data Summary |url=https://ceodelhi.gov

Delhi BJP

In October 2020, Babbar was appointed vice-president of the Delhi unit of the BJP as part of the organisational team announced by Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta."Delhi BJP announces new office-bearers". The Times of India. 2 October 2020.

The same appointment was reported by The New Indian Express, which described Babbar as continuing as vice-president of the Delhi BJP in the organisational reshuffle."Delhi BJP leaders Kuljeet Singh Chahal, Rajiv Babbar cement position General Secretary, Vice President". The New Indian Express. 4 October 2020.

In 2023, Babbar was appointed BJP in-charge for the South Delhi Lok Sabha constituency as part of the party's organisational preparations for the 2024 Indian general election."BJP names in-charges for 7 LS seats in Delhi". The Times of India. 21 August 2023.

During preparations for the 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, Babbar was included in committees constituted by the Delhi BJP for election-related organisational work. He was named a member of the narrative-setting committee and was also included in the committee overseeing the party's Parivartan Yatra."BJP Announces 43 Committees For Delhi Assembly Polls". NDTV. 29 November 2024."Ahead of polls, Delhi BJP announces 'Parivartan Yatra'". The Tribune. 24 November 2024.

BJP North-East role

On 17 August 2026, the BJP announced a new national organisational team under party president Nitin Nabin. Sambit Patra was appointed the party's North-East coordinator, while Rajiv Babbar was appointed North-East joint coordinator."BJP announces new team under chief Nitin Nabin: Check full list of leaders". Business Standard. 17 August 2026.

The appointment was also reported by Rediff and The New Indian Express."BJP rejig: Smriti Irani makes comeback, Ram Madhav gets key role". Rediff. 17 August 2026."BJP unveils new team: Vasundhara Raje, Ram Madhav named vice presidents; BL Santhosh, Smriti Irani in key roles". The New Indian Express. 17 August 2026.

Electoral record

Year	Constituency	Party	Votes	\|	------------- \|	\|	Tilak Nagar \|	Bharatiya Janata Party \| \|	\|	\|	\|	\|	Tilak Nagar \|	Bharatiya Janata Party \| \|	\|	\|	\|	\|	Tilak Nagar \|	Bharatiya Janata Party \| \|	\|	\|	\| References [edit] [[:Category:]()]()

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