Mahesh Sharma

{{Infobox officeholder

| image = Dr. Mahesh Sharma taking charge as the Minister of State for (Independent Charge) Tourism, in New Delhi on November 12, 2014 (cropped).jpg

| name = Mahesh Sharma

| caption = Sharma taking charge as the Minister of State for (Independent Charge) Tourism, in New Delhi on November 12, 2014

| office = Minister of State
Government of India

| term_start = 9 November 2014

| term_end = 30 May 2019

| primeminister = Narendra Modi

| 1blankname = {{centre|Ministry}}

| 1namedata = {{centre|Term}}

| 2blankname = Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

| 2namedata = 3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019

| 3blankname = Minister of Civil Aviation

| 3namedata = 9 November 2014 - 5 July 2016

| 4blankname = Minister of Tourism
(Independent Charge)

| 4namedata = 9 November 2014 - 3 September 2017

| 5blankname = Minister of Culture
(Independent Charge)

| 5namedata = 9 November 2014 - 30 May 2019

| office1 = Member of Parliament,
Lok Sabha

| constituency1 = Gautam Buddha Nagar

| term_start1 = 16 May 2014

| term_end1 =

| predecessor1 = Surendra Singh Nagar

| successor1 =

| office2 = Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly

| constituency2 = Noida

| term_start2 = 2012

| term_end2 = 2014

| predecessor2 = Constituency created

| successor2 = Vimla Batham

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|9|30|df=y}}

| birth_place = Manethi, Rajasthan, India

| residence = Sector-15A, Noida

| party = Bharatiya Janata Party

| spouse = Uma Sharma

| children = Pallavi and Kartik

| profession = {{hlist | Physician | politician }}

| alma_mater = University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University

| website = {{URL|https://www.drmaheshsharma.com/}}

}}

Mahesh Sharma ({{IPA|hi|məɦeːʃ ʃəɾmaː}}) is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Gautam Buddha 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.{{cite web|title=Sharma, Dr. Mahesh|url=http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4642|publisher=Lok Sabha|access-date=15 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161011180100/http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/members/Biography.aspx?mpsno=4642|archive-date=11 October 2016|url-status=dead}} On 12 November 2014, he was appointed a Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture and Tourism{{cite news|title=Dr. Mahesh Sharma assumes charge as Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Tourism and Culture|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=111327|access-date=15 October 2015|work=Press Information Bureau|date=12 November 2015}} and Civil Aviation.{{cite news|title=Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma promises to bring in more services for tourists|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-12/news/56025677_1_buddhist-circuit-tourism-ministry-health-tourism|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305144343/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-12/news/56025677_1_buddhist-circuit-tourism-ministry-health-tourism|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2016|access-date=15 October 2015|work=The Economic Times|date=12 November 2015}}{{cite news|title=Mahesh Sharma gets a hero's welcome in Noida|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/mahesh-sharma-gets-a-heros-welcome-in-noida/|access-date=15 October 2015|work=The Indian Express|date=10 November 2014}} He has also served as the first MLA of Noida Vidhan Sabha in Uttar Pradesh.

He has also played a key role in shaping the vision of the BJP at state as well as 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 village. For senior secondary education, he moved to Delhi. He graduated from the University College of Medical Sciences.{{cite news|title=From Medicine to Politics, Mahesh Sharma Bags Ministerial Berth|url=http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/from-medicine-to-politics-mahesh-sharma-bags-ministerial-berth/867138|access-date=15 October 2015|work=Outlook India|date=9 November 2014}} In 2012, he received an Honorary Doctorate from Amity University, Noida.{{Cite web |url=http://164.100.47.194/Loksabha/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=4642 |title=Members : Lok Sabha}}

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.{{cite news|title=Mahesh Sharma - The doctor who found a place in Modi government through sheer commitment|url=http://www.oneindia.com/feature/profile-mahesh-sharma-the-doctor-who-found-place-modi-government-commitment-1557076.html|access-date=15 October 2015|work=OneIndia|date=10 November 2015}} In 2012, he was elected as an MLA from Noida during the assembly election.{{cite news|title="I will go out of my way to do something for my sector" says Dr Mahesh Sharma |url=http://n15a.communitysamvada.com/index.php?option=com_news&view=detail&id=99 |access-date=15 October 2015 |work=Community Samvada |date=12 March 2012}}{{Dead link |date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}

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 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 Budha Nagar.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma secured his third win from Gautam Budh Nagar, leading by a margin of 5.6 lakh votes – the highest among the 80 seats in UP.{{Cite news |date=2024-06-05 |title=It’s a hat-trick for Mahesh Sharma in Gautam Budh Nagar, victory margin of 5.6L biggest in UP |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/mahesh-sharma-wins-third-consecutive-election-in-gb-nagar-with-record-victory-margin/articleshow/110714767.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} MP Mahesh Sharma has been appointed as the Chairman of the Lok Sabha Housing Committee.{{Cite web |title=Noida News: सांसद डॉ. महेश शर्मा हाउसिंग कमेटी’ के अध्यक्ष नियुक्त, जानिए कमेटी क्या काम करती है |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/admission-/mp-mahesh-sharma-appointed-chairman-of-housing-committee/articleshow/111501338.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}

Like many politicians of the BJP, Sharma started his political journey at an early age. Being a staunch follower of 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.{{citation |title=Cabinet reshuffle: Modi government's got talent but is it being fully utilised? |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/cabinet-reshuffle-modi-governments-got-talent-but-is-it-being-fully-utilised/articleshow/53132757.cms |work=The Economic Times |date=10 July 2016|last1=Layak |first1=Suman }} He married Uma Sharma on 22 January 1987. Uma Sharma is a gynecologist. Uma is the head of the department of obstetrics and gynaecologist at the Kailash Hospital and Heart Institute. They have a daughter and a son, both also medical professionals.{{citation |title=BJP leaders' sexist jibes against Priyanka Gandhi show ruling party has nothing definite to criticise Congress leader? |url=https://www.firstpost.com/politics/bjp-leaders-sexist-jibes-against-priyanka-gandhi-show-ruling-party-has-nothing-definite-to-criticise-congress-leader-6297551.html |work=FirstPost |date=23 Mar 2019}}