Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya | |
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Member of parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office May 2009 –May 2014 [1] | |
Preceded by | Chandrapal Singh Yadav |
Succeeded by | Uma Bharti |
Constituency | Jhansi |
Personal details | |
Born | [2] Jhansi,Uttar Pradesh,India | 8 September 1962
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Snehalata Jain |
Education | M.A.,M.Com.,L.L.B. |
Occupation | Politician |
As of August,2021 Source: |
Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya (born 8 September 1962),is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress (INC),who was Minister of State in Ministry of Rural Development in the 2009 Union Cabinet. [3]
He was elected as a Member of Parliament in 2009 Indian general election and had represented the Jhansi constituency in 15th Lok Sabha.
He was born on 8 September 1962 in Jhansi,Uttar Pradesh to Vishnu Kumar Jain and Shanti Devi Jain. [4]
His educational qualifications include degrees of M.A.,M.Com.,and L.L.B. from Bundelkhand University. He is an advocate by profession. [5]
Pradeep was elected as a member of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from Jhansi constituency twice,first in 2004 By-election by defeating the heavy-weight BJP politician and former Cabinet Minister of U.P. Ravindra Shukla and then again in 2007 by defeating Industrialist and the owner of Baidyanath Pharmaceutical Co. by a record margin of 26.6% . [6] In 2009,he was elected to 15th Lok Sabha from Jhansi in the Indian general election of 2009 [7] and thereafter became Union Minister of State,for Rural Development, [8] and his inclusion in the ministry was seen as an indication of renewed importance given to Bundelkhand politics by the Congress party. [9]
Pradeep is credited with installing statue of hockey legend from Jhansi,Dhyan Chand in the city. [10] Pradeep wrote the letter with signatures of 81 MP's to then PM on 21 December 2011 for considering Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand. [11] However Sachin Tendulkar and C.N. Rao were selected for the award. [12]
Pradeep Jain contested Jhansi lok sabha seat in 2014 Indian general election [13] but lost the seat to Uma Bharti of the BJP. [14] [15]
Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya's political journey is characterized by his long-standing commitment to the Indian National Congress. He achieved a significant victory in the Jhansi Vidhan Sabha seat,marking the end of a nearly 25-year gap since the last Congress win in Jhansi in 1980 during the time of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. His victory reflected his popularity and the trust vested in him by the constituents.
Beyond his electoral successes,Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya has had a notable impact on the political landscape of Jhansi. Even during periods when his party faced challenges,he continued to be an active grassroots leader. He consistently engaged with his constituents and advocated for their rights and demands.
Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya's unwavering dedication to the welfare of the people occasionally brought him into conflict with the state government. [16] In his pursuit of the people's interests,he experienced periods of house arrest and faced legal proceedings. Despite these challenges,he remains committed to representing the interests of his constituents.
His enduring presence and advocacy have left a lasting impression on Jhansi's political scene,establishing him as a prominent figure known for his persistence in championing the rights and needs of the people
On 5 May 1992,Pradeep Kumar Jain Aditya married Snehalata Jain,and the couple has two children. His son,Gaurav Jain,is an advocate who practices in the Supreme Court and represents the Indian National Congress on TV debates. He has also been associated with the Indian Youth Congress in various roles. His daughter,Somya,is an artist and works with an NGO focusing on art therapy for children.. [17]
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