Chaitanya Sharma

Chaitanya Sharma
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
2022–2024
ConstituencyGagret
Vice-President, BJYM (BJP Yuva Morcha), Himachal Pradesh
BJP Himachal Pradesh State Body Executive Committee (Karyakarini)
Personal details
Born1994 (age 31–32)
Una district, Himachal Pradesh
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Parent
EducationLLB, Bachelor of Arts
Alma materCampus Law Centre, Delhi University, George Washington University

Chaitanya Sharma (born 1994)[1] is an Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh. He was a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Gagret Assembly constituency in Una district. He won the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and became one of the youngest MLAs in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly.[2][3][4]

Early life and education

Chaitanya Sharma holding LL.B. from the University of Delhi (2021) and a double major in International Policy and Religion,[5][6] complemented by academic and policy experience at The George Washington University and the World Bank Group, Sharma combines global intellectual rigor with practical, grassroots engagement.[7][8]

Career

Chaitanya Sharma won the Zila Parishad election from the Bhanjal ward of Gagret Assembly constituency in 2021, as an independent candidate. As a Zila Parishad member, he had started three training centres for uplifting of soft skills and computer skills.[9][7]

Gagret: Landslide Electoral Victory

In 2022, Chaitanya Sharma contested the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Gagret Assembly constituency and secured a landslide victory, earning a decisive mandate from the people of the constituency. His win marked a generational shift in leadership and positioned him among the youngest legislators in the state.[10][11] He polled 40,767 votes and won the election by a margin of 15,685 votes.[12]

Organisational Leadership with BJP

Chaitanya Sharma joined Bhartiya Janata Party in 2024.[13]

He was appointed on the Bhartiya Janata Party Himachal Pradesh State Body Executive Committee (Karyakarini).[14]

In October 2025, he has been appointed as the Vice President for BJYM (BJP Yuva Morcha) Himachal Pradesh.[15]

Philanthropy

Sharma took many initiatives in the field of education, health services, and rural development. In January 2024, Chaitanya Sharma announced one year free bus and train services for Ayodhya Pilgrims.[16]

Yuva Shakti Parakram (YSP)

With the vision of reaching the masses, he started Yuva Shakti Parakram (YSP), a youth-led social organization active in Una and surrounding districts of Himachal Pradesh.[17] According to Divya Himachal, Sharma founded the organization to engage young people in regional development and civic activities, and also submitted public representations regarding railway connectivity and infrastructure development in the region.[18][19]

With YSP he conducted scholarship distribution programs and honored defence personnel during community events.[20]

Other activities associated with Yuva Shakti Parakram have included village development efforts (Ujjwala Gram Shakti), skill development and employment-oriented programmes (Unnati Mein Shakti), health awareness initiatives (Swasthya Mein Shakti), women-focused programmes (Mahila Shakti Abhiyan), environmental activities (Prakriti Mein Shakti), social awareness campaigns (Parivartan Mein Shakti), and community service initiatives (Samajik Sewa Shakti).[21][22]

In March 2024, Amar Ujala reported that the Sharma with his team organized a Women’s Day program in Una district, where women were felicitated for their social contributions. He has also been involved in youth mobilization programs and social awareness campaigns.[23]

References

  1. ^ "Chaitanya Sharma(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- GAGRET(UNA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  2. ^ "Neurosurgeon, U'khand ex-CS son among five first-time winners". Hindustan Times. 9 December 2022.
  3. ^ Live, A. B. P. (8 December 2022). "Gagret Election 2022 Final Results LIVE: INC Candidate CHAITANYA SHARMA wins from Gagret , Details Inside". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  4. ^ PTI (4 June 2024). "Himachal Assembly bypoll results 2024: Congress wins 4 of 6 seats in Himachal Assembly bypolls, MLA strength reaches 38". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Shimla News: चैतन्य के पिता राकेश शर्मा और निर्दलीय MLA आशीष पर दर्ज केस की जांच करेगी SIT, दोनों ने कही मानहानि केस की बात - SIT will investigate case registered against Chaitanya father Rakesh Sharma and independent MLA Ashish". Jagran (in Hindi).
  6. ^ "Chaitanya Sharma(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- GAGRET : BYE ELECTION ON 01-06-2024(UNA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Himachal's youngest MLA Chaitanya Sharma speaks: Avenues for local jobs for youth need to be created". The Indian Express. 11 December 2022.
  8. ^ "पिता पूर्व मुख्य सचिव, राम मंदिर प्राण प्रतिष्ठा में गए, US से पढ़ाई...कौन हैं कांग्रेस के सबसे युवा MLA रहे बागी चैतन्य शर्मा". News18 (in Hindi).
  9. ^ "Didn't have any ideology issue with BJP but Cong has vision: Himachal's youngest MLA". The Indian Express. 12 December 2022.
  10. ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (8 December 2022). "Chaitanya is the youngest and Shandil oldest candidate who won HP elections". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  11. ^ "Chaitanya is the youngest and Shandil oldest candidate who won HP elections". ETV Bharat News. 8 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Gagret Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Chaitanya Sharma Of Congress Wins". News18. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Himachal Pradesh Politics news | Voters first, then party: Himachal Congress ex-MLAs contesting assembly bypolls on BJP ticket". Deccan Herald.
  14. ^ "चैतन्य शर्मा बने भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष". Divya Himachal (in Hindi).
  15. ^ "चैतन्य शर्मा बने भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष". Divya Himachal (in Hindi).
  16. ^ Bhandari, Rahul (23 January 2024). "MLA Chaitanya Sharma Announces One-Year Free Bus and Train Services for Ayodhya Pilgrims". The News Himachal.
  17. ^ ""For a better future of the citizens of a region, roads and infrastructure are basic rights and needs," says politician Chaitanya Sharma - News Live". NewsliveTV. 20 October 2022.
  18. ^ "दौलतपुर चौक तक चलाएं वंदे भारत ट्रेन, युवा शक्ति पराक्रम संस्था के संस्थापक चैतन्य शर्मा ने पीएम से मांगी राहत". Divya Himachal (in Hindi).
  19. ^ "Chaitanya Sharma: चैतन्य शर्मा ने विधायक पर साधा निशाना, कहा- सिर्फ शगुन देते हैं आर्थिक स्थिति नहीं सुधारते - Chaitanya Sharma said mla only give omens do not improve financial situation". Jagran (in Hindi).
  20. ^ "युवा शक्ति पराक्रम संस्था ने होनहारों को दी छात्रवृत्ति, चैतन्य शर्मा ने सैन्य जवानों को भी किया सम्मानित - Yuva Shakti Parakram Sanstha gave scholarship to the promising Chaitanya Sharma also honored the military personnel". Jagran (in Hindi).
  21. ^ "Chaitanya Sharma highlights how working for the youth today is of utmost importance in the country". Mid-day.
  22. ^ Kumar, Devesh (23 March 2024). "'What went behind all this....': HP Congress rebel MLA reveals why he voted for BJP's Harsh Mahajan in Rajya Sabha polls". mint.
  23. ^ "Una News: चैतन्य शर्मा की युवा शक्ति पराक्रम टीम ने किया महिला दिवस पर सम्मानित". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
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