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
02/2025
Satyendar Jain lost the 2025 Delhi Assembly election from the Shakur Basti constituency, ending his run as the sitting AAP candidate there. The result marked a setback for AAP in the constituency, where Jain had previously won in 2020.
03/2025
In March 2025, the Delhi government's anti-corruption branch registered a case against Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption and bribery in a CCTV installation project worth about Rs 571 crore. The case related to alleged irregularities during his ministerial tenure and added a new legal challenge to his existing cases.
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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 |
| 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. |