Ashok Lahoty
Ashok Lahoty | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2018–2023 | |
| Constituency | Sanganer |
| Mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 2016–2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 March 1976 Bikaner, Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Leena Lahoty |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
| Residence(s) | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Education | Ph.D., M.Com in Economics and Finance[1][2] |
| Alma mater | University of Rajasthan |
| Profession | Agriculture |
Ashok Lahoty (born 31 March 1976) is an Indian politician from Rajasthan affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Sanganer in the 2018 elections and served until 2023.[3] Prior to this, he held the position of Mayor of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation from 2016 to 2018.[4][5][6][7]
Early life and education
Lahoty was born in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to Om Prakash Lahoty and Kamla Devi. He holds a Master of Commerce in Economics and Finance and completed his Ph.D. from the University of Rajasthan in 2015.[1][2]
Personal life
He married Leena Lahoty on 27 April 2001. The couple has two children.
Political career
- 1996–1997 - Vice President, Student Union, University of Rajasthan[8][9]
- 2000–2001 - President, Student Union, University of Rajasthan[9][10]
- 2002–2003 - State Vice President, Nehru Yuva Kendra (NRC)
- 2014–2018 - Councillor, Jaipur Municipal Corporation
- 2016–2018 – Mayor, Jaipur Municipal Corporation[4][11]
- 2018–2023 - Member, 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly[3]
- 2019– - Member, Home Committee, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
- 2019– - Member, Questions and References Committee
Party positions
- State President, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Rajasthan [9]
- State Spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party, Rajasthan [9]
Electoral performance
| Year / Assembly | Constituency | Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote % | Nearest Rival | Rival Party | Rival Votes | Vote % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (15th) | Sanganer | Ashok Lahoty | Bharatiya Janata Party | 107,947 | 51.51 | Pushpendra Bhardwaj | Indian National Congress | 72,542 | 34.61 | 35,405 |
References
- ^ a b "Ashok Lahoty - Affidavit Information". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Ashok (BJP) – Sanganer (Jaipur) Constituency Affidavit Information". MyNeta.info. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Sanganer Election Result 2018". Aaj Tak. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ a b "City mayor Lahoty steps down". The Times of India. 25 December 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Ashok Lahoty became new Mayor of Jaipur". Nai Dunia. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "CM congratulates Mayor Ashok Lahoty". Khas Khabar. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Political prospects for Ashok Lahoty". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Ashok Lahoty - Rajasthan Link Profile". RajasthanLink.com. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d "डॉ. अशोक लाहोटी – सदस्य, राजस्थान राज्य वित्त आयोग" (PDF). राजस्थान राज्य वित्त आयोग. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "जानें RU के इन छात्रसंघ अध्यक्षों के बारे में, जो बने राजनीति के दिग्गज खिलाड़ी". News18 हिंदी. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "BJP's Ashok Lahoty elected new Mayor of Jaipur". News18 Hindi. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
- ^ "Sanganer Assembly Election Results 2023". The Times of India. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "सांगानेर विधानसभा चुनाव परिणाम 2023". Aaj Tak. Retrieved 24 May 2025.