Raaj Kumar Anand
Raaj Kumar Anand | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Delhi | |
| In office 3 November 2022 – 11 April 2024 | |
| Lieutenant Governor | Vinai Kumar Saxena |
| Cabinet | Kejriwal ministry – III |
| Chief Minister | Arvind Kejriwal |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Preceded by | Rajendra Pal Gautam |
| Succeeded by | Mukesh Kumar Ahlawat |
| Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 11 February 2020 – 11 April 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Hazari Lal Chauhan |
| Constituency | Patel Nagar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 September 1966 |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (10 July 2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Bahujan Samaj Party (May 2024–July 2024) Aam Aadmi Party (2012–2024) |
| Spouse | Veena Anand (wife) |
| Alma mater | Bundelkhand University |
Raaj Kumar Anand is an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he is also a businessman and is known for his public service. He began his political journey with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Anand previously served as the MLA from the Patel Nagar assembly constituency and later joined the Delhi Cabinet. His wife, Mrs. Veena Anand, has served as the MLA from Patel Nagar in 2013. Raaj Kumar Anand has also contested the 2024 Indian general election.[1][2]
Biography
[edit]Raaj Kumar Anand was born on 14 September 1966.[3] He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Bundelkhand University.[4] In 2011, Anand joined the Anna Hazare-led India Against Corruption Movement and became one of the early members of the AAP in 2012. Known as a prominent Dalit leader, he served as the MLA from Patel Nagar after winning the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections.[5][6][7] In November 2022, he was inducted into the Delhi Cabinet, where he managed key portfolios such as Social Welfare, SC & ST, Gurudwara Elections, and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies.[8][9] In April 2024, Anand resigned from AAP and the Delhi Cabinet, citing inadequate representation of Dalits within the party.[10][11][12] He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections from New Delhi constituency against candidates like Bansuri Swaraj of BJP and Somnath Bharti of AAP.[13] He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in July 2024.[14][15]
Electoral performance
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| AAP | Raaj Kumar Anand | 73,463 | 60.81 | +1.76 | |
| BJP | Pravesh Ratan | 42,528 | 35.20 | +5.85 | |
| INC | Krishna Tirath | 3,382 | 2.80 | −6.43 | |
| BSP | Pradeep Kumar Rawal | 674 | 0.56 | −0.10 | |
| NOTA | None of the above | 767 | 0.63 | +0.13 | |
| Majority | 30,935 | 25.61 | −4.09 | ||
| Turnout | 1,20,890 | 61.00 | −7.13 | ||
| AAP hold | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "From Arvind Kejriwal's Aide To Critic: All About Raaj Anand Who Quit AAP". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Raaj Kumar Anand: Delhi minister who resigned from govt and quit AAP". The Times of India. 11 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Raaj Kumar Anand: Delhi minister who resigned from govt and quit AAP". The Times of India. 11 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Shri Raaj Kumar Anand | Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi". delhi.gov.in. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "From Arvind Kejriwal's Aide To Critic: All About Raaj Anand Who Quit AAP". NDTV.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Raaj Kumar Anand? Delhi's social welfare minister who resigned from govt and quit AAP". The Economic Times. 11 April 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Who is Raaj Kumar Anand: Delhi minister who resigned from govt and quit AAP". The Times of India. 11 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Shri Raaj Kumar Anand | Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi". delhi.gov.in. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Former Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand disqualified from membership of Delhi assembly". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Former Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand disqualified from membership of Delhi assembly". The Economic Times. 14 June 2024. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Ex Delhi Minister Raaj Anand Disqualified From Membership Of Delhi Assembly". NDTV.com. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "New Delhi lok sabha election results 2024: New Delhi Winning Candidates List and Vote Share". India Today. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "Former AAP Minister Raaj Kumar Anand joins BJP". The Hindu. 11 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 24 December 2024.