Sanjay Awasthy

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Sanjay Awasthy
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Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Himachal Pradesh
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8 January 2023
OccupationPolitician

Sanjay Awasthy is an Indian politician and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Arki in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. [1]

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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:

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 as 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. [2] 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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Bye election to Vidhan Sabha Trends & Result November 2021 - Himachal Pradesh - Arki". Election Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  2. ↑ "Sanjay Awasthy profile and biography, stats, records, averages, photos and videos".


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