Sanjay Awasthy
{{short description|Indian politician (born 1965)}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2021}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2013}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Sanjay Awasthy
| image = Arkiblockcongress.jpg
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|10|07|df=y}}
| birth_place = Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
| residence = Gahar, Batal Post office, Arki tehsil, Solan, Himachal Pradesh
| alma_mater = {{ubl|Government College, Sanjauli B.A.|Himachal Pradesh University M.A. (1991-92)}}
| death_date =
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| office = Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh
| termstart = 8 January 2023
| governor = Rajendra Arlekar
Shiv Pratap Shukla
| 1blankname = Chief Minister
| 1namedata = Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
| 1blankname1 = Deputy CM
| 1namedata1 = Mukesh Agnihotri
| 1blankname2 =
| 1blankname3 = Departments
| 1namedata3 =Information & Public Relations Department
Health
Family Welfare Department,
Public Works Department
| office4 = Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
| constituency4 = Arki|
| termstart4 = 2 November 2021
| predecessor4 = Virbhadra Singh
| nationality = {{flag|India}}n
| party =20px Indian National Congress
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| occupation = Politician
| spouse = Meenakshi Awasthy
| children = 2
}}
Sanjay Awasthy is an Indian politician and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Arki in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India.{{cite web |title=Bye election to Vidhan Sabha Trends & Result November 2021 - Himachal Pradesh - Arki |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcByeNov2021/ConstituencywiseS0850.htm?ac=50 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211102102809/https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcByeNov2021/ConstituencywiseS0850.htm?ac=50 |archive-date=2 November 2021 |access-date=2 November 2021 |publisher=Election Commission of India}}
Early life and education
Sanjay Awasthy, born on 7 October 1965 in V.P.O. Kandher, Tehsil Arki, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh, is a multifaceted personality known for his contributions as a social and political worker, horticulturist, and transporter. He is the son of Smt. Amar Lata Awasthy and Late Shri Dila Ram. He gained his Bachelor of Arts from Government College, Sanjauli, Shimla, and Master of Arts from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla and he is married to Smt. Meenakshi. The couple has two daughters.
Political career
His political journey includes various notable positions and responsibilities:
- Elected Councillor of Municipal Council, Solan, serving from 2000 to 2005
- Presently Vice President of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC)
- Member of All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the Disciplinary Committee, HPCC
Sanjay Awasthy was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in October 2021 through a by-election and became a member of the Welfare Committee in 2022. He was re-elected in December 2022 and was subsequently appointed the Chief Parliamentary Secretary on 8 January 2023. His responsibilities are attached to the Chief Minister, Health Minister, and PWD Minister for the Information & Public Relations Department, Health and Family Welfare Department, and Public Works Department, respectively.
Social activities
Sanjay Awasthy actively engages in social welfare activities, participates in religious programs, contributes to the development of sports, and motivates youth for the anti-drug movement.
Favorite pastime
Awasthy played cricket for Himachal Pradesh, including one first-class appearance in the Ranji Trophy in 1989–90.{{Cite web |title=Sanjay Awasthy profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/player/26575.html}} His favorite pastimes include reading, gardening, and sports.
Languages known
Sanjay Awasthy is proficient in Hindi, English, and Urdu.
Sports and clubs
He has represented the state in first-class cricket, including the Ranji Trophy. Sanjay Awasthy holds the position of President (elected) at the District Cricket Association in Solan and is a member of the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club.
References
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External links
- {{official website|http://sanjayawasthy.in/}}
- {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20181215122921/http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/constituency.aspx?eid=926&cid=50 Article title]}}
- http://www.hpcongress.org/dspmemberdetail.aspx?profile=President+of+Block+Congress+Committee {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224536/http://www.hpcongress.org/dspmemberdetail.aspx?profile=President+of+Block+Congress+Committee |date=3 March 2016 }}
- https://cricketarchive.com/cgi-bin/player_oracle_reveals_results1.cgi{{subscription required}}
{{Members of the 13th Vidhan Sabha from Himachal Pradesh}}
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Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Himachal Pradesh
Category:Himachal Pradesh cricketers
Category:Himachal Pradesh MLAs 2017–2022
Category:20th-century Indian sportsmen
Category:Himachal Pradesh University alumni
Category:Himachal Pradesh MLAs 2022–2027
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