Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1964 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Village Kirthal, District Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Satyendar Jain
08/02/2025
Satyendar Jain lost the Shakur Basti seat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly election to BJP candidate Karnail Singh. He was defeated by 20,998 votes after polling in the constituency took place on 5 February 2025.
03/2025
The Delhi government's anti-corruption branch registered a case against Satyendar Jain in March 2025 over alleged corruption and bribery linked to a CCTV installation project worth about Rs 571 crore. The case added a fresh legal proceeding to the multiple corruption-related matters already associated with him.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Satyendar Kumar Jain |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | Architecture from the Indian Institute of Architects, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Address | E-1032, Saraswati Vihar, Delhi -110034 |
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| Hobbies | Reading and Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Poonam Jain |
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| Children | Daughters - Soumya Jain and Shreya Jain |
| Father | Ram Sharan Jain |
| Mother | Dayawati Jain |
Career
| Political Party | Aam Aadmi Party |
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| Political Journey | 28 December 2013: Member of Delhi Legislative Assembly | 14 February 2015: Cabinet Minister, Government of Delhi | 28 February 2023: Resigned from the Delhi government | Re-elected for third term from Shakur Basti in 2020 Delhi Assembly elections | Contested 2025 Delhi Assembly election from Shakur Basti | Lost the 2025 Delhi Assembly election from Shakur Basti to BJP's Karnail Singh by 20,998 votes |
| Portfolio | Health & Family Welfare, Industries, Home, Power, Water, Urban Development, and Irrigation & Flood Control |
Social Media
| https://x.com/SatyendarJain |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Satyendar Jain had a career in the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) before joining politics. | |
| 2. He played a role in Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement in 2011. | |
| 3. Satyendar Jain was connected with social welfare organizations like Drishti and SPARSH. | |
| 4. From December 28, 2013, to February 14, 2014, he served as the Health & Family Welfare, Gurudwara Elections, and Industries Minister. | |
| 5. During his second term from February 14, 2015, to February 13, 2020, he served in several departments, including Health & Family Welfare, Industries, Home, PWD, Power, Water, Transport, Urban Development, and Irrigation & Flood Control. | |
| 6. His daughter, Soumya Jain, was put in charge of Delhi's key project providing free treatment in mohalla clinics. | |
| 7. In 2017, he faced charges from the CBI and allegations from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case. | |
| 8. He successfully contested and secured victory in the 2020 Delhi assembly elections for the third time. | |
| 9. In May 2022, the Enforcement Directorate arrested him. | |
| 10. Satyendar Jain is still actively engaging with audiences on various social media platforms. | |
| 11. He was granted bail in October 2024 after over two years in jail on money laundering charges. | |
| 12. His work as Delhi's health minister, particularly the Mohalla Clinics initiative for universal primary healthcare, received international recognition from United Nations leaders including Kofi Annan and Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland. |