Ajay Bhatt

Ajay Bhatt

Politician

Indian Ranikhet, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand)

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/05/1961
Age64 years
BirthplaceRanikhet, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand)

Bio/Wiki

Politics
Political PartyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Political Journey
  • Ajay began his political journey in 1980.
  • He held various positions within BJP from district head to state president in Uttarakhand.
  • He won and lost multiple legislative assembly elections in Uttarakhand.
  • He served as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Health, and Disaster Exercise in the Uttarakhand government.
  • He chaired committees and was the Leader of the Opposition in Uttarakhand Assembly.
  • He won the 2019 Indian general election and served as a Lok Sabha member.
  • He held various roles in the Parliament of India, including Minister of State for Tourism and Defence.
  • Union Minister of State for Defence (07/07/2021 – 10/06/2024)
  • Union Minister of State for Tourism (07/07/2021 – 10/06/2024)
  • Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (Assumed office 23/05/2019)
  • Leader of the Opposition in Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly (2012–2017)
  • Member of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly (2012–2017)
  • President of Bharatiya Janata Party, Uttarakhand (01/01/2016 – 15/01/2020)
Biggest RivalHarish Rawat

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityConstituent College in Almora of Kumaun University
Educational QualificationBA LLB (1984)

Personal Life

Zodiac signTaurus
HometownRanikhet, Uttarakhand

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date28/02/1986

Family

FatherKamalapati Bhatt
MotherTulsi Devi Bhatt
SpousePushpa Bhatt
Children4

Career

Controversies
  • Controversy: Made insulting remarks about Himalayan priests and faced backlash.
  • Controversy: Engaged in a quarrel with the Uttarakhand Chief Minister over a session venue.
  • Controversy: Made dubious claims in Lok Sabha about the healing power of river water.
  • Controversy: Statements regarding the Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board dissolution.

Style Quotient

Car CollectionSwift Dezire

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began political career in 1980.
2. Engaged in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and various political activities.
3. Held diverse positions as a politician and minister.
4. Passionate about literature, history, and spiritual writings.
5. Took responsibility for a village through the Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana.

Latest News about Ajay Bhatt

30/01/2024 Republic Day parade: UP's Tableau Showcasing 'Viksit Bharat-Samriddh Virasat' Bags Second Prize
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