Ramesh Bidhuri (born 18 July 1961) is an Indian politician,

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and a former Member of Parliament affiliated with the

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(BJP). Bidhuri and his family have been active members of the

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from their early childhood. He started his political career as an elected central councillor of Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and to the executive council of

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. He served as a Member of parliament for the South Delhi constituency twice, and as a

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(MLA) thrice.

Early life

Ramesh Bidhuri was born on 18 July 1961 in Delhi to Ramrikh and Charto Devi.

Political career

Bidhuri completed his graduation with a

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degree from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College (M), Delhi University, and completed his degree in law ( LLB) from

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, Meerut. Since 1993, Bidhuri has worked actively in politics, occupying posts in several religious and political organizations. In 1996, he worked as the District General Secretary, Mehrauli district, and served as the Pradesh Secretary of Dharm Yatra of Mahasangh. He also served the party as District President BJP (1997–2003) and as the Vice President BJP Delhi Pradesh (2003–2008). Since 2008, he has occupied the position of General Secretary, BJP Delhi Pradesh. He joined BJP and has thrice been the MLA from Tughlakabad. In the

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, Bidhuri was declared as the candidate from

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constituency by the BJP, and later won the election. He is currently the MP representing South Delhi. In 2019, he defeated

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's Raghav Chadha and

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's Vijender Singh in elections in South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency) by gaining more than 54% votes. In 2025 Delhi Legislative Assembly election, he contested from Kalkaji Assembly constituency and was defeated by

's candidate and Chief Minister Atishi by 3500 votes.

Controversy

During a discussion in parliament on 21 September 2023, Bidhuri abused

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MP Kunwar Danish Ali calling him a terrorist. These comments were condemned by parliamentarians and political leaders across party lines. BJP issued a show cause notice to him for his remarks. However, no actions were taken against him by the speaker

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. Bidhuri later on expressed regret for his objectionable remarks.
In 2015, five women Oppn MPs had, in a complaint to then Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, accused South Delhi BJP MP Bidhuri of 'abusive behaviour' and using abusive and derogatory' language in the House.
He later made misogynistic remarks against Congress leader and member of parliament Priyanka Gandhi saying "I assure you that just as we made the roads in Okhla and Sangam Vihar, we will make all the roads in Kalkaji like Priyanka Gandhi's cheeks" which he later defended amidst being mired in widespread criticism.

Posts Held

Political Posts

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