A Brief Profile of Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal comes from an illustrious Punjabi family.  He has been a Member of Parliament for over 10 years - first in 1998, as Member of the Rajya Sabha, and then in 2004, elected to the Lok Sabha from the Chandni Chowk Parliamentary Constituency.

His father, Shri H.L. Sibal, a renowned advocate, was rendered homeless along with his entire family during partition and started his life afresh. In 1994, he was named a "Living Legend of the Law" by the International Bar Association. In 2006, the Government of India honoured him with the ‘Padma Bhushan’ award for his distinguished services in the field of Public Affairs.  Kapil Sibal’s two sons, Amit and Akhil, having both studied at Cambridge University, received degrees from the prestigious Harvard and Stanford Universities respectively. Both of them are now practicing law in India.

           Kapil Sibal moved to Delhi in 1964. He graduated from St. Stephen’s College. After obtaining a law degree, he qualified for the IAS in 1973, but instead chose to set up his own law practice and went on to receive high praise from the courts. He then attended the world-famous Harvard Law School in the United States. In 1989, he was appointed the Additional Solicitor General of India. In 1994, he was the only lawyer to have appeared in the parliament, and that too successfully, to defend a Supreme Court Judge during impeachment proceedings.

He has been amongst the most articulate speakers in the Congress Party and was the official Spokesperson of the Party for the 1999 and 2004 Lok Sabha elections.  He articulated the partys position throughout the course of the negotiations on the Indo - US Nuclear Deal and is regarded as one of the most successful Ministers in this Government. He believes that science & technology provide the foundation for a modern and resurgent India, as well as perceives it as a vehicle that can completely transform the life of the common man for the better. He has given a new high profile to science and technology- both at the political and at the academic level.

He is always on the side of justice and has never shied away from challenging Shri L.K. Advani or Shri Narendra Modi. He has always espoused the cause of secularism and his clear position against the fascist and divisive forces of India is reflected in his parliamentary speeches. He has not lacked in speaking out against elements that seek to destroy Indias national and cultural heritage and dreams of, and works towards, a truly “Modern India”.

His generosity in giving, empathy with the less fortunate, desire to serve people and above all, willingness to fight injustice, married together with his integrity and honesty make him an ideal choice for election. The constituency of Chandni Chowk will continue to be well served under his leadership, just as he will be its proud representative.