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	\| constituency = [[Khatauli (Assembly constituency)]]		\| constituency = [[Khatauli (Assembly constituency)]]
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	'''Vikram Singh Saini''' (born June 5, 1969) is an Indian politician. He belongs to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is a member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly\|~~Seventeenth~~ Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]] representing the [[Khatauli]] assembly constituency.<ref name="2017 result"/>		'''Vikram Singh Saini''' (born June 5, 1969) is an Indian politician. He belongs to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is a member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly\|18th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]] representing the [[Khatauli]] assembly constituency.<ref name="2017 result"/><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Khatauli Election Result 2022 LIVE: Khatauli MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia \|url=https://www.oneindia.com/khatauli-assembly-elections-up-15/ \|access-date=2022-03-30 \|website=www.oneindia.com \|language=en}}</ref>

	==Early life and education ==		==Early life and education ==
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	== Muzaffarnagar riots ==		== Muzaffarnagar riots ==
	Saini appeared in court in 2020 over attempt-to-murder charges against him under the [[National Security Act (India)\|National Security Act]] relating to the [[2013 Muzaffarnagar riots]], during which three people died.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=Feb 6\|first1~~=PTI /\|~~last2~~=2020~~\|last3=Ist\|first3=18:48~~\|title=Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA appears before court {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/muzaffarnagar-riots-bjp-mla-appears-before-court/articleshow/73987057.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Srivastava"/> He had been detained and released in 2014 for his alleged role in the riots.<ref name="The Economic Times"/>		Saini appeared in court in 2020 over attempt-to-murder charges against him under the [[National Security Act (India)\|National Security Act]] relating to the [[2013 Muzaffarnagar riots]], during which three people died.<ref>{{Cite web\|agency=PTI\|date=Feb 6, 2020\|title=Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA appears before court {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/muzaffarnagar-riots-bjp-mla-appears-before-court/articleshow/73987057.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Srivastava"/> He had been detained and released in 2014 for his alleged role in the riots.<ref name="The Economic Times"/>

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	\| 01 \|\| March 2017 \|\| ~~Incumbent~~ \|\| Member, [[17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh\|17th Legislative Assembly]] \|\|<ref name="2017 result"/>		\| 01 \|\| March 2017 \|\| March 2022 \|\| Member, [[17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh\|17th Legislative Assembly]] \|\|<ref name="2017 result"/>
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			\| 02 \|\| March 2022 \|\| Incumbent \|\| Member, [[18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly]]
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	==Controversies==		==Controversies==
	In March 2017, Vikram Saini threatened to break the limbs of anyone who disrespected or killed cows.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=Mar 26\|first1~~=Ishita Bhatia ~~/ TNN /~~\|~~last2~~=2017~~\|last3=Ist\|first3=22:12~~\|title=Vikram Saini: Will break limbs of cow killers: Riot-accused BJP MLA {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/will-break-limbs-of-cow-killers-riot-accused-bjp-mla/articleshow/57843069.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite ~~web~~\|~~last1=DelhiMarch 26\|first1=India Today Web Desk New\|last2~~=October 17~~\|first2=2017UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2018 11:40~~\|title=BJP's Vikram Saini unapologetic about 'will break limbs of cow killers' threat\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/uttar-pradesh/story/yogi-adityanath-mla-vikram-saini-cow-vande-mataram-967721-2017-03-26\|access-date=2020-09-22\|~~website~~=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>		In March 2017, Vikram Saini threatened to break the limbs of anyone who disrespected or killed cows.<ref>{{Cite web\|author=Ishita Bhatia\|date=Mar 26, 2017\|title=Vikram Saini: Will break limbs of cow killers: Riot-accused BJP MLA {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/will-break-limbs-of-cow-killers-riot-accused-bjp-mla/articleshow/57843069.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine\|date=October 17, 2017 \|title=BJP's Vikram Saini unapologetic about 'will break limbs of cow killers' threat\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/uttar-pradesh/story/yogi-adityanath-mla-vikram-saini-cow-vande-mataram-967721-2017-03-26\|access-date=2020-09-22\|magazine=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>

	On 23 October 2017, Saini caused controversy after he addressed people attending a gathering in [[Muzaffarnagar]] asking them to physically assault people who harass women.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/oct/23/up-bjp-mla-asks-people-to-beat-up-those-harassing-women-1680717.html\|title=UP BJP MLA asks people to beat up those harassing women\|work=www.newindianexpress.com\|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref>		On 23 October 2017, Saini caused controversy after he addressed people attending a gathering in [[Muzaffarnagar]] asking them to physically assault people who harass women.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/oct/23/up-bjp-mla-asks-people-to-beat-up-those-harassing-women-1680717.html\|title=UP BJP MLA asks people to beat up those harassing women\|work=www.newindianexpress.com\|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref>
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	On 4 January 2019, after the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh had said singing Vande Mataram would no longer be mandatory for civil servants, Saini said there should be a law against those "who are against Vande Mataram" and they should be considered 'anti-nationals.' In the same speech he said anyone who is unsafe in India should be considered 'anti-nationals' and, if given a ministry, he would strap bombs to their back and blow them up. He later claimed he said nothing wrong and he was simply using the local language, but Congress leaders said he was 'speaking like a terrorist."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/give-me-ministry-and-i-will-bomb-those-who-feel-unsafe-in-this-country-up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini/articleshow/67377298.cms\|title=Vikram Saini MLA: Give me ministry and I will bomb those who feel unsafe in this country {{!}} Meerut News – Times of India\|last1=4 Jan\|first1=Mohd Dilshad {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated\|last2=2019\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=8 August 2019\|last3=Ist\|first3=16:48}}</ref>		On 4 January 2019, after the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh had said singing Vande Mataram would no longer be mandatory for civil servants, Saini said there should be a law against those "who are against Vande Mataram" and they should be considered 'anti-nationals.' In the same speech he said anyone who is unsafe in India should be considered 'anti-nationals' and, if given a ministry, he would strap bombs to their back and blow them up. He later claimed he said nothing wrong and he was simply using the local language, but Congress leaders said he was 'speaking like a terrorist."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/give-me-ministry-and-i-will-bomb-those-who-feel-unsafe-in-this-country-up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini/articleshow/67377298.cms\|title=Vikram Saini MLA: Give me ministry and I will bomb those who feel unsafe in this country {{!}} Meerut News – Times of India\|last1=4 Jan\|first1=Mohd Dilshad {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated\|last2=2019\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=8 August 2019\|last3=Ist\|first3=16:48}}</ref>

	In September 2019, Saini called the Nehru family "aiyyash."<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=Sep 18\|first1~~=Mohd Dilshad ~~/ TNN /~~\|~~last2~~=2019~~\|last3=Ist\|first3=14:47~~\|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Saini calls entire Nehru family 'aiyyash' {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini-calls-entire-nehru-family-aiyyash/articleshow/71182812.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Singh Saini makes derogatory remark on Jawaharlal Nehru\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/18/up-bjp-mla-vikram-singh-saini-makes-derogatory-remark-on-jawaharlal-nehru-2035478.html\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>		In September 2019, Saini called the Nehru family "aiyyash."<ref>{{Cite web\|author=Mohd Dilshad\|date=Sep 18, 2019\|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Saini calls entire Nehru family 'aiyyash' {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini-calls-entire-nehru-family-aiyyash/articleshow/71182812.cms\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Singh Saini makes derogatory remark on Jawaharlal Nehru\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/18/up-bjp-mla-vikram-singh-saini-makes-derogatory-remark-on-jawaharlal-nehru-2035478.html\|access-date=2020-09-22\|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

	After the government scrapped [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India\|Article 370]] that ensured Kashmir's special status, on 7 August 2019, Saini addressed party workers saying Kashmiri women have been subject to many atrocities, and that Muslim workers should rejoice since they could now marry 'gori ladki' from Kashmir. His comments was widely derided as misogynistic, but Saini stood by his comments saying he said nothing objectionable.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/video/933097/watch-now-marry-the-white-skinned-women-of-kashmir-up-mla-vikram-saini-tells-party-workers\|title=Watch: 'Now, marry the white-skinned women of Kashmir', UP MLA Vikram Saini tells party workers\|author=Scroll Staff\|website=Scroll.in\|language=en-US\|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-lawmaker-vikram-sainis-article-370-shocker-now-marry-fair-kashmiri-women-2081529\|title="Now Marry Fair Kashmiri Women": BJP Lawmaker's Article 370 Shocker\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref>		After the government scrapped [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India\|Article 370]] that ensured Kashmir's special status, on 7 August 2019, Saini addressed party workers saying Kashmiri women have been subject to many atrocities, and that Muslim workers should rejoice since they could now marry 'gori ladki' from Kashmir. His comments was widely derided as misogynistic, but Saini stood by his comments saying he said nothing objectionable.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://scroll.in/video/933097/watch-now-marry-the-white-skinned-women-of-kashmir-up-mla-vikram-saini-tells-party-workers\|title=Watch: 'Now, marry the white-skinned women of Kashmir', UP MLA Vikram Saini tells party workers\|author=Scroll Staff\|website=Scroll.in\|language=en-US\|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-lawmaker-vikram-sainis-article-370-shocker-now-marry-fair-kashmiri-women-2081529\|title="Now Marry Fair Kashmiri Women": BJP Lawmaker's Article 370 Shocker\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref>
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'''Vikram Singh Saini''' (born June 5, 1969) is an Indian politician. He belongs to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is a member of [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Seventeenth Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh]] representing the [[Khatauli]] assembly constituency.<ref name="2017 result"/>

==Early life and education ==
Saini was born on June 5, 1969 in [[Kawal]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-02-06|title=Vikram Singh Saini|url=https://ourneta.com/neta/vikram-singh-saini/|access-date=2020-09-22|website=Our Neta|language=en-US}}</ref> He received his 8th Pass from Rajbala Shiksha Niketan.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Vikram Singh(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- KHATAULI(MUZAFFARNAGAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate|url=http://myneta.info/uttarpradesh2017/candidate.php?candidate_id=512|access-date=2020-09-22|website=myneta.info}}</ref> At the time of the 2017 election, he listed his occupation as being in agriculture.<ref name=":0" />

==Political career==
Vikram Saini was formerly the gram pradhan of Kawal.<ref name="Srivastava">{{Cite web|last=Srivastava|first=Prashant|date=2019-08-08|title=BJP MLA Saini, who commented on 'fair Kashmiri girls', an accused in Muzaffarnagar riots|url=https://theprint.in/india/bjp-mla-saini-who-commented-on-fair-kashmiri-girls-an-accused-in-muzaffarnagar-riots/273988/|access-date=2020-09-22|website=ThePrint|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="The Economic Times">{{Cite news|title=Muzaffarnagar riots: Two released from jail|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/muzaffarnagar-riots-two-released-from-jail/articleshow/42263926.cms|access-date=2020-09-22}}</ref> He has been a member of the 17th Legislative Assembly of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Since 2017, he has represented the [[Khatauli (Assembly constituency)]] and is a member of the [[Bhartiya Janata Party]].<ref name="Candidate affidavit">{{cite news|title=Candidate affidavit|publisher=my neta.info|url=http://myneta.info/uttarpradesh2017/candidate.php?candidate_id=512}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Find out who is contesting from Khatauli, Uttar Pradesh|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/interactives/election-candidates-2017/up/khatauli|access-date=2020-09-22|website=www.hindustantimes.com}}</ref> He defeated [[Samajwadi Party]] candidate '''Chandan Singh Chauhan''' by a margin of 31,374 votes.<ref name="2017 result">{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.in/uttar-pradesh/assembly-constituencies/khatauli.html|title=Khatauli Election Results 2017|work=elections.in|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref>

== Muzaffarnagar riots ==
Saini appeared in court in 2020 over attempt-to-murder charges against him under the [[National Security Act (India)|National Security Act]] relating to the [[2013 Muzaffarnagar riots]], during which three people died.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 6|first1=PTI /|last2=2020|last3=Ist|first3=18:48|title=Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA appears before court {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/muzaffarnagar-riots-bjp-mla-appears-before-court/articleshow/73987057.cms|access-date=2020-09-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Srivastava"/> He had been detained and released in 2014 for his alleged role in the riots.<ref name="The Economic Times"/>

==Posts held==
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! # !! From !! To !! Position !! Comments
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| 01 || March 2017 || Incumbent || Member, [[17th Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh|17th Legislative Assembly]] ||<ref name="2017 result"/>
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==Controversies==
In March 2017, Vikram Saini threatened to break the limbs of anyone who disrespected or killed cows.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Mar 26|first1=Ishita Bhatia / TNN /|last2=2017|last3=Ist|first3=22:12|title=Vikram Saini: Will break limbs of cow killers: Riot-accused BJP MLA {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/will-break-limbs-of-cow-killers-riot-accused-bjp-mla/articleshow/57843069.cms|access-date=2020-09-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last1=DelhiMarch 26|first1=India Today Web Desk New|last2=October 17|first2=2017UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2018 11:40|title=BJP's Vikram Saini unapologetic about 'will break limbs of cow killers' threat|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/uttar-pradesh/story/yogi-adityanath-mla-vikram-saini-cow-vande-mataram-967721-2017-03-26|access-date=2020-09-22|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

On 23 October 2017, Saini caused controversy after he addressed people attending a gathering in [[Muzaffarnagar]] asking them to physically assault people who harass women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/pti-news/2017/oct/23/up-bjp-mla-asks-people-to-beat-up-those-harassing-women-1680717.html|title=UP BJP MLA asks people to beat up those harassing women|work=www.newindianexpress.com|access-date=10 November 2018}}</ref>

On 5 February 2018, while addressing a gathering on population control, he said Hindus were free to have as many kids as possible until a law is passed, and while they only had two children, "others did not." He also claimed he told his wife to keep having kids until a population control law was passed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bjp-mlas-bizarre-statement-told-my-wife-to-keep-producing-children-until-law-on-population-control-comes-into-existence/1077883/|title=BJP MLA's bizarre statement: Told my wife to keep producing children until law on population control comes into existence|date=2 February 2018|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref>

On 4 January 2019, after the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh had said singing Vande Mataram would no longer be mandatory for civil servants, Saini said there should be a law against those "who are against Vande Mataram" and they should be considered 'anti-nationals.' In the same speech he said anyone who is unsafe in India should be considered 'anti-nationals' and, if given a ministry, he would strap bombs to their back and blow them up. He later claimed he said nothing wrong and he was simply using the local language, but Congress leaders said he was 'speaking like a terrorist."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/give-me-ministry-and-i-will-bomb-those-who-feel-unsafe-in-this-country-up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini/articleshow/67377298.cms|title=Vikram Saini MLA: Give me ministry and I will bomb those who feel unsafe in this country {{!}} Meerut News – Times of India|last1=4 Jan|first1=Mohd Dilshad {{!}} TNN {{!}} Updated|last2=2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=8 August 2019|last3=Ist|first3=16:48}}</ref>

In September 2019, Saini called the Nehru family "aiyyash."<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Sep 18|first1=Mohd Dilshad / TNN /|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=14:47|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Saini calls entire Nehru family 'aiyyash' {{!}} Meerut News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/up-bjp-mla-vikram-saini-calls-entire-nehru-family-aiyyash/articleshow/71182812.cms|access-date=2020-09-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=UP BJP MLA Vikram Singh Saini makes derogatory remark on Jawaharlal Nehru|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/sep/18/up-bjp-mla-vikram-singh-saini-makes-derogatory-remark-on-jawaharlal-nehru-2035478.html|access-date=2020-09-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

After the government scrapped [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India|Article 370]] that ensured Kashmir's special status, on 7 August 2019, Saini addressed party workers saying Kashmiri women have been subject to many atrocities, and that Muslim workers should rejoice since they could now marry 'gori ladki' from Kashmir. His comments was widely derided as misogynistic, but Saini stood by his comments saying he said nothing objectionable.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/video/933097/watch-now-marry-the-white-skinned-women-of-kashmir-up-mla-vikram-saini-tells-party-workers|title=Watch: 'Now, marry the white-skinned women of Kashmir', UP MLA Vikram Saini tells party workers|author=Scroll Staff|website=Scroll.in|language=en-US|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bjp-lawmaker-vikram-sainis-article-370-shocker-now-marry-fair-kashmiri-women-2081529|title="Now Marry Fair Kashmiri Women": BJP Lawmaker's Article 370 Shocker|website=NDTV.com|access-date=8 August 2019}}</ref>

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