Mahesh Sharma
Dr. Mahesh Sharma is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party and currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Gautam Buddh Nagar seat. He was elected in the 2014 Indian general election from Gautam Buddh Nagar. He is a physician by profession and owns the Kailash Group of Hospitals based in Noida.[1] On 12 November 2014, he was appointed a Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism[2] and Civil Aviation.[3][4] He has also served as the first MLA of Noida Vidhan Sabha in Uttar Pradesh.
Mahesh Sharma | |
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Sharma at the 2015 Vibrant Gujrat summit | |
| Minister of State Government of India | |
| In office 9 November 2014 – 30 May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Ministry | Term |
| Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019 |
| Minister of Civil Aviation | 9 November 2014 - 5 July 2016 |
| Minister of Tourism (Independent Charge) | 9 November 2014 - 3 September 2017 |
| Minister of Culture (Independent Charge) | 9 November 2014 - 30 May 2019 |
| Member of Parliament Lok Sabha | |
| Assumed office 16 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Surendra Singh Nagar |
| Constituency | Gautam Buddha Nagar |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2012–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Succeeded by | Vimla Batham |
| Constituency | Noida |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 September 1959 Manethi, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Uma Sharma |
| Children | Pallavi and Kartik |
| Residence(s) | Sector-15A, Noida |
| Alma mater | University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University |
| Profession |
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| Website | www |
He has also played a key role in shaping the vision of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at the state as well as at the central level. Recently, recognizing his experience and party organizational skills, Sharma has been appointed in-charge of BJP Tripura for upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Life and career
Mahesh Sharma was born on 30 September 1959 in Manethi village near Neemrana in Alwar district of Rajasthan. His father, Kailash Chand Sharma, was a school teacher. He did his early schooling in the village. For senior secondary education, he moved to Delhi. He graduated from the University College of Medical Sciences.[5] In 2012, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Amity University, Noida.[6]
He was involved with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) since childhood. During his student days, he became associated with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Later, he joined BJP.[5][7] In 2012, he was elected as an MLA from Noida during the assembly election.[8]
After 25 years as a healthcare profession his dedication towards social welfare led him to make his electoral debut.
Political Journey
A doctorate from Amity University, Sharma became the second-time Member of Parliament (17th Lok Sabha) in the 2019 Parliamentary elections after successfully completing his first tenure in Modi government. He won the Parliamentary elections by getting more than 50 percent of the total votes cast in Gautam Budh Nagar constituency.
Sharma was first recognized by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi who gave him a place in his first cabinet in 2014.
Sharma became the first MLA of Noida, winning by a massive margin of over 27,000 votes. He was elected as MLA from the Noida Assembly seat in Uttar Pradesh in March 2012. Apart from this, he has also participated and managed the Lok Sabha as well as the state assembly elections in Gautam Budh Nagar.
Like many politicians of the BJP, Sharma started his political journey at an early age. Being a staunch follower of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he was associated with ABVP since his school days and joined BJP as an active member.
Personal life
Sharma is a doctor by profession.[9] He married Uma Sharma on 22 January 1987.[1] Uma Sharma is a gynecologist. Uma is the head of the department of obstetrics and Gynaecologist at the Kailash Hospital and Heart Institute. Dr. Uma Sharma is also the vice chairperson of the Kailash Healthcare Limited.[5] He has a daughter, Pallavi, and a son, Kartik, both of them are also medical professionals.[5][10]
News
In 2016, he visited Ravi Sisodia's family, one of the prime attackers in the 2015 Dadri lynching who died in police custody. After his visit and intervention, the local administration accepted the family's demands, including paying them ₹ 25 lakh as compensation and ordering a CBI inquiry to determine how he died.[11]
References
- ^ a b . Lok Sabha. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Mahesh Sharma assumes charge as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Tourism and Culture". Press Information Bureau. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma promises to bring in more services for tourists". The Economic Times. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Mahesh Sharma gets a hero's welcome in Noida". The Indian Express. 10 November 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ a b c d "From Medicine to Politics, Mahesh Sharma Bags Ministerial Berth". Outlook India. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha".
- ^ "Mahesh Sharma - The doctor who found a place in Modi government through sheer commitment". OneIndia. 10 November 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ ""I will go out of my way to do something for my sector" says Dr Mahesh Sharma". Community Samvada. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Layak, Suman (10 July 2016), "Cabinet reshuffle: Modi government's got talent but is it being fully utilised?", The Economic Times
- ^ "BJP leaders' sexist jibes against Priyanka Gandhi show ruling party has nothing definite to criticise Congress leader?", FirstPost, 23 March 2019
- ^ Basu, Snigdha. "Minister Mahesh Sharma Visits Murder Accused's Family In Tense Dadri". NDTV.com. NDTV India. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
External links
- Official website