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Naresh Kumar Meena [1] (born 16 August 1979) is an Indian politician from Rajasthan. A former student leader of the National Students' Union of India(NSUI), he is known for his independent political activities after rebelling against the Indian National Congress. Previously, he served as general secretary of Rajasthan University Student Union. [2]
Naresh Meena was born in Nayagaon, Atru Tehsil, in the Baran district of Rajasthan. He comes from a politically active family; his father, Kalyan Singh Meena, served as a Sarpanch for nearly 30 years, and his mother has also held the post of Sarpanch. [2] [1]
Meena completed his higher education at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2002. It was during his university years that he entered politics, joining the National Students' Union of India(NSUI). [3]
Naresh Meena began his political journey in student activism. He served as the General Secretary of the Rajasthan University Student Union. During this time, he built a reputation for aggressive activism and mobilizing youth from the Meena community in Eastern Rajasthan. [4]
On November 13, 2024, during the polling phase of the by-election, a major controversy erupted in Samravata village. Villagers were boycotting the vote, demanding the village be moved from the Deoli sub-division to the nearer Uniara sub-division. [5] [6]
Meena, supporting the boycott, entered a polling booth and engaged in a heated argument with Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) . During the confrontation, Meena physically assaulted (slapped) the SDM on camera. He alleged that the official was coercing villagers to vote despite their boycott and facilitating fake voting.Rajasthan Congress rebel Naresh Meena who slapped Sub-Divisional Magistrate arrested after violence. [7] [8] [9]
Naresh Meena, an independent candidate in the Deoli-Uniara Assembly bypoll, was arrested. He was accused of slapping a sub-divisional magistrate at a polling station. Meena was sent to judicial custody for 14 days. His supporters protested his arrest, leading to unrest and arson. Meena has a history of political activism and opposition to the Congress party. [10] [8] [9]
Naresh Meena, who spent eight months in Tonk jail for allegedly slapping a govt official and provoking violence in Deoli-Uniara assembly bypoll, was released Monday following a bail order from the Rajasthan High Court. [11]
Naresh Meena founded the Bhagat Singh Sena (BSS), [12] an organization aimed at spreading revolutionary thoughts and mobilizing youth against corruption, paper leaks, and dynasty politics. He frequently organizes "Jan Kranti Yatras" (People's Revolution Marches) to highlight local grievances in the Hadoti and Tonk region [12] [13]
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