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	'''Shoorveer Singh Sajwan'''<ref>https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/story-born-to-serve-the-public-sajwan-2911452.html</ref><ref>https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/khabre/former-cabinet-minister-shoorveer-singh-sajwan-returned-to-congress-including-sajwana-supporters/90203/</ref> ~~is an~~ is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]], in the state of Uttarakhand. He won ~~3 Legislative Elections~~ in 1985, 1993 and 2002.He belongs to village Panchoor which comes under Devprayag legislative ~~Assembley~~. In 1985 he won his first election from [[Devprayag]] legislative ~~Assembley~~ and after that he won his second term from [[Tehri (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)\|Tehri]] legislative assembly constituency. After Uttarakhand state separated from Uttar Pradesh he won the first election from Rishikesh legislative ~~Assembley~~ in 2002. He is one of the senior ~~leader~~ in Uttarakhand Congress. In 2017 state election he filed his nomination as independent candidate from [[Devprayag]] constituency,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-congress-divided-over-return-of-leaders-who-had-left-party/story-DxoZx5VmbdnEvwENH82NIP.html\|title=Uttarakhand Congress divided over return of leaders who had left party\|date=22 July 2018\|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> but returned to Congress in 2019.<ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/in-ukhand-politics-nothing-is-permanent-including-party-loyalties/articleshow/68801211.cms\|title=In Uttarakhand politics, nothing is permanent, including party loyalties \| Dehradun News \|website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>		'''Shoorveer Singh Sajwan'''<ref>{{cite web \|title=Born to serve the public Sajwan - जनता की सेवा के लिए ही जन्म हुआ : सजवाण himanshu semwal \|url=https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/story-born-to-serve-the-public-sajwan-2911452.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729155146/https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/story-born-to-serve-the-public-sajwan-2911452.html \|archive-date=2021-07-29 \|website=www.livehindustan.com}} </ref><ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/khabre/former-cabinet-minister-shoorveer-singh-sajwan-returned-to-congress-including-sajwana-supporters/90203/ \| title=पूर्व कैबिनेट मंत्री शूरवीर सिंह सजवाण समर्थकों समेत कांग्रेस में लौटे \| date=23 July 2018 }}</ref> is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]], in the state of Uttarakhand. He won three legislative elections in 1985, 1993 and 2002. He belongs to village Panchoor which comes under Devprayag legislative Assembly. In 1985 he won his first election from [[Devprayag]] legislative assembly and after that he won his second term from [[Tehri (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)\|Tehri]] legislative assembly constituency. After Uttarakhand state separated from Uttar Pradesh he won the first election from Rishikesh legislative Assembly in 2002. He is one of the senior leaders in Uttarakhand Congress. He lost in 2007 as well as in 2012. In 2017 state election he filed his nomination as independent candidate from [[Devprayag]] constituency and lost.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-congress-divided-over-return-of-leaders-who-had-left-party/story-DxoZx5VmbdnEvwENH82NIP.html\|title=Uttarakhand Congress divided over return of leaders who had left party\|date=22 July 2018\|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> but returned to Congress in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/in-ukhand-politics-nothing-is-permanent-including-party-loyalties/articleshow/68801211.cms\|title=In Uttarakhand politics, nothing is permanent, including party loyalties \| Dehradun News \|website=[[The Times of India]]\|date=10 April 2019 }}</ref>

	Sajwan, who thought of development in the political background, was born in a family of freedom fighters. His uncle and grandfather were [[freedom fighter]]s. His father-in-law was the [[Ashoka Chakra\|Ashok Chakra winner]]. At the age of 12, by staging the character of Lord Lakshman in Ramlilas, he became famous in the entire area. For many years, many characters of [[Ramayana]] were played by organizing Ramlila from place to place. In the meantime, to protect the environment at a young age, plant trees, save trees, adult education, sacrificial practices, gambling ban, middle prohibition and got full public support of the people. While being a teacher, he became a part of political and social activities by holding positions like the President of Teachers Association of Tehri district, General Secretary of [[Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh Teachers Association]].{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}		Sajwan, who thought of development in the political background, was born in a family of freedom fighters. His uncle and grandfather were [[freedom fighter]]s. His father-in-law was the [[Ashoka Chakra\|Ashok Chakra winner]]. At the age of 12, by staging the character of Lord Lakshman in Ramlilas, he became famous in the entire area. For many years, many characters of [[Ramayana]] were played by organizing Ramlila from place to place. In the meantime, to protect the environment at a young age, plant trees, save trees, adult education, sacrificial practices, gambling ban, middle prohibition and got full public support of the people. While being a teacher, he became a part of political and social activities by holding positions like the President of Teachers Association of Tehri district, General Secretary of [[Uttar Pradesh\|Uttar Pradesh Teachers Association]].{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}
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	==Early life==		==Early life==

	Sajwan was born on 19 ~~Dec 1949~~ in family of Late Mor Singh Sajwan and Smt Dayawanti Devi in Village- Panchoor, [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri-Garhwal]], India in state [[Uttarakhand]]. He got the master's degree in arts (M.A) in Political Science and also did BTC from [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]]. After getting the education he worked as a govt teacher in school and became Gen Secretary of Shikshak Sangh. His wife Smt. Ambika Sajwan was Ex. ~~Chair Person~~ of [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Zila Panchayat]]. He was very actively involved in various andolans{{which lang\|date=August 2021}} during the [[Janata Dal (United)\|Janta Dal government]].{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}		Sajwan was born on 19 December 1950 in family of Late Mor Singh Sajwan and Smt Dayawanti Devi in Village- Panchoor, [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri-Garhwal]], India in state [[Uttarakhand]]. He got the master's degree in arts (M.A.) in Political Science and also did BTC from [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Garhwal]]. After getting the education he worked as a govt. teacher in school and became Gen. Secretary of Shikshak Sangh. His wife Smt. Ambika Sajwan was ex. Chairperson of [[Tehri Garhwal district\|Tehri Zila Panchayat]]. He was very actively involved in various andolans{{which lang\|date=August 2021}} during the [[Janata Dal (United)\|Janta Dal government]].{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}

	After becoming the MLA from [[Rishikesh\|Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha]] in the first election of [[Uttarakhand]] state in 2002, after becoming the minister of important departments like irrigation, minor irrigation, flood control and rehabilitation of [[Tehri Dam~~\|Tehri dam~~]] expanses, 2500 small and big roads were constructed. A network of gulls for irrigation and minor irrigation was laid in the entire state. Hundreds of irrigation tubewells were installed all over the state. He is also known as Vikas Purush in Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha. In his area Rishikesh, for the establishment of the biggest institution of the state till now, by getting 106 acres of land, after getting approval, got it constructed. Along with this, the Government Polytechnic at Khadri and a hospital in Chhidarwala were established. In Shyampur area, 9 (nine) bridges were approved and constructed. After being a candidate of Congress party in 2022, making Rishikesh district as soon as it came to power, providing employment to unemployed youth through tourism development on the lines of Marine Drive by constructing embankments for flood protection again on the banks of all river channels. To get rid of wild animals, get wired again~~. To establish a college in rural area~~. To establish a college in rural area. Establishment of ITI with full subjects. Establishment of a government hospital in Shyampur area and ~~Upgradation~~ of Government Hospital of Chhidarwala. To fulfill the demand of refrigerator for restoration of health sub-centres and maintenance of generators and vaccines at all centres.{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}		After becoming the MLA from [[Rishikesh\|Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha]] in the first election of [[Uttarakhand]] state in 2002, after becoming the minister of important departments like irrigation, minor irrigation, flood control and rehabilitation of [[Tehri Dam]] expanses, 2500 small and big roads were constructed. A network of gulls for irrigation and minor irrigation was laid in the entire state. Hundreds of irrigation tubewells were installed all over the state. He is also known as Vikas Purush in Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha. In his area Rishikesh, for the establishment of the biggest institution of the state till now, by getting 106 acres of land, after getting approval, got it constructed. Along with this, the Government Polytechnic at Khadri and a hospital in Chhidarwala were established. In Shyampur area, 9 (nine) bridges were approved and constructed. After being a candidate of Congress party in 2022, making Rishikesh district as soon as it came to power, providing employment to unemployed youth through tourism development on the lines of Marine Drive by constructing embankments for flood protection again on the banks of all river channels. To get rid of wild animals, get wired again. To establish a college in rural area. Establishment of ITI with full subjects. Establishment of a government hospital in Shyampur area and upgradation of Government Hospital of Chhidarwala. To fulfill the demand of refrigerator for restoration of health sub-centres and maintenance of generators and vaccines at all centres.{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}

	Parking, beautification, waste disposal, promotion of religious and spiritual tourism in [[Rishikesh\|Rishikesh city]]. The main objective would be to open a girls college in the area. Apart from this, according to their needs for women's development, setting up of cottage and small industries and providing 50% grant. To make use of hundreds of acres of land of IDPL, it will be a priority to get employment opportunities for the unemployed by establishing various industries.{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}		Parking, beautification, waste disposal, promotion of religious and spiritual tourism in [[Rishikesh\|Rishikesh city]]. The main objective would be to open a girls college in the area. Apart from this, according to their needs for women's development, setting up of cottage and small industries and providing 50% grant. To make use of hundreds of acres of land of IDPL, it will be a priority to get employment opportunities for the unemployed by establishing various industries.{{citation needed\|date=July 2021}}

			== Electoral performance ==
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			! Election !! Constituency !! colspan="2"\|Party !! Result !! Votes % !! Opposition Candidate !! colspan="2"\|Opposition Party !! Opposition vote %\|\| Ref
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			\|[[2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election\|2007]]\|\|[[Rishikesh Assembly constituency\|Rishikesh]]\|\|{{party name with color\|Indian National Congress}}\|\|{{Lost}}\|\|24.87%\|\|[[Premchand Aggarwal]]\|\|{{party name with color\|Bharatiya Janata Party}}\|\|35.42%\|\|<ref>{{cite web\|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]\|title=Statistical Report on General Election, 2007 to the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand \|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2007/Stat_rept_2007_UT.pdf\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114082304/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2007/Stat_rept_2007_UT.pdf\|archive-date=14 January 2012}}</ref>
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			\|[[2002 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election\|2002]]\|\|[[Rishikesh Assembly constituency\|Rishikesh]]\|\|{{party name with color\|Indian National Congress}}\|\|{{Won}}\|\|25.28%\|\|Sandeep Gupta\|\|{{party name with color\|Bharatiya Janata Party}}\|\|23.86%\|\|<ref>{{cite web\|publisher=[[Election Commission of India]]\|title=Statistical Report on General Election, 2002 to the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand \|url=http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2002/Stat_rep_2002_UT.pdf\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114065248/http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2002/Stat_rep_2002_UT.pdf\|archive-date=14 January 2012}}</ref>
			\|}
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| residence = [[Uttarakhand]], India
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| term_end = 1989
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| term_end1 = 1996
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| office2 = [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly|Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency2 = [[Rishikesh (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Rishikesh]]
| term_start2 = 2002
| term_end2 = 2007
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'''Shoorveer Singh Sajwan'''<ref>https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/rishikesh/story-born-to-serve-the-public-sajwan-2911452.html</ref><ref>https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/khabre/former-cabinet-minister-shoorveer-singh-sajwan-returned-to-congress-including-sajwana-supporters/90203/</ref> is an is an Indian politician from the [[Indian National Congress]], in the state of Uttarakhand. He won 3 Legislative Elections in 1985, 1993 and 2002.He belongs to village Panchoor which comes under Devprayag legislative Assembley. In 1985 he won his first election from [[Devprayag]] legislative Assembley and after that he won his second term from [[Tehri (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Tehri]] legislative assembly constituency. After Uttarakhand state separated from Uttar Pradesh he won the first election from Rishikesh legislative Assembley in 2002. He is one of the senior leader in Uttarakhand Congress. In 2017 state election he filed his nomination as independent candidate from [[Devprayag]] constituency,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-congress-divided-over-return-of-leaders-who-had-left-party/story-DxoZx5VmbdnEvwENH82NIP.html|title=Uttarakhand Congress divided over return of leaders who had left party|date=22 July 2018|website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> but returned to Congress in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/in-ukhand-politics-nothing-is-permanent-including-party-loyalties/articleshow/68801211.cms|title=In Uttarakhand politics, nothing is permanent, including party loyalties | Dehradun News |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

Sajwan, who thought of development in the political background, was born in a family of freedom fighters. His uncle and grandfather were [[freedom fighter]]s. His father-in-law was the [[Ashoka Chakra|Ashok Chakra winner]]. At the age of 12, by staging the character of Lord Lakshman in Ramlilas, he became famous in the entire area. For many years, many characters of [[Ramayana]] were played by organizing Ramlila from place to place. In the meantime, to protect the environment at a young age, plant trees, save trees, adult education, sacrificial practices, gambling ban, middle prohibition and got full public support of the people. While being a teacher, he became a part of political and social activities by holding positions like the President of Teachers Association of Tehri district, General Secretary of [[Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh Teachers Association]].{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

In undivided Uttar Pradesh, by making his own identity known as the mountain lion, he illuminated the name of the people of the mountain. Being close to the then [[Chief minister|Chief Minister]] Shri Vir Bahadur Singh ji, got employment to about 10000 educated youth in various departments. It was the result of their conscious thinking towards education that 72 (seventy two) high schools and intercolleges were established and upgraded in Tehri district. During this time 8 (eight) ITIs were created in Tehri district. He showed his thinking of development by getting approval and construction of the construction works of infinite roads.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

==Early life==

Sajwan was born on 19 Dec 1949 in family of Late Mor Singh Sajwan and Smt Dayawanti Devi in Village- Panchoor, [[Tehri Garhwal district|Tehri-Garhwal]], India in state [[Uttarakhand]]. He got the master's degree in arts (M.A) in Political Science and also did BTC from [[Tehri Garhwal district|Tehri Garhwal]]. After getting the education he worked as a govt teacher in school and became Gen Secretary of Shikshak Sangh. His wife Smt. Ambika Sajwan was Ex. Chair Person of [[Tehri Garhwal district|Tehri Zila Panchayat]]. He was very actively involved in various andolans{{which lang|date=August 2021}} during the [[Janata Dal (United)|Janta Dal government]].{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

After becoming the MLA from [[Rishikesh|Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha]] in the first election of [[Uttarakhand]] state in 2002, after becoming the minister of important departments like irrigation, minor irrigation, flood control and rehabilitation of [[Tehri Dam|Tehri dam]] expanses, 2500 small and big roads were constructed. A network of gulls for irrigation and minor irrigation was laid in the entire state. Hundreds of irrigation tubewells were installed all over the state. He is also known as Vikas Purush in Rishikesh Vidhan Sabha. In his area Rishikesh, for the establishment of the biggest institution of the state till now, by getting 106 acres of land, after getting approval, got it constructed. Along with this, the Government Polytechnic at Khadri and a hospital in Chhidarwala were established. In Shyampur area, 9 (nine) bridges were approved and constructed. After being a candidate of Congress party in 2022, making Rishikesh district as soon as it came to power, providing employment to unemployed youth through tourism development on the lines of Marine Drive by constructing embankments for flood protection again on the banks of all river channels. To get rid of wild animals, get wired again. To establish a college in rural area. To establish a college in rural area. Establishment of ITI with full subjects. Establishment of a government hospital in Shyampur area and Upgradation of Government Hospital of Chhidarwala. To fulfill the demand of refrigerator for restoration of health sub-centres and maintenance of generators and vaccines at all centres.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

Parking, beautification, waste disposal, promotion of religious and spiritual tourism in [[Rishikesh|Rishikesh city]]. The main objective would be to open a girls college in the area. Apart from this, according to their needs for women's development, setting up of cottage and small industries and providing 50% grant. To make use of hundreds of acres of land of IDPL, it will be a priority to get employment opportunities for the unemployed by establishing various industries.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1985/Statistical%20Report%20Uttar%20Pradesh%201985.pdf 1985 Statistics]
* [http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_1993/StatisticalReport_UP_1993.pdf 1993 Statistics]
* [http://myneta.info/utt2012/candidate.php?candidate_id=148 Info]
*[https://www.navodayatimes.in/news/khabre/former-cabinet-minister-shoorveer-singh-sajwan-returned-to-congress-including-sajwana-supporters/90203/ navodayatimes]
*[https://www.hindustantimes.com/dehradun/uttarakhand-congress-divided-over-return-of-leaders-who-had-left-party/story-DxoZx5VmbdnEvwENH82NIP.html hindustantimes]

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