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Prashant Kumar Saini (also known as Prashant Saini) is an Indian politician from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.<ref>https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/politics/viraj-jan-party-all-set-to-enter-the-political-arena/article-9889</ref> He is the founder and National President of a political organisation named the Viraj Jan Party.<ref>https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-partys-big-announcement-will/</ref>
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He contested the 2019 Indian general election from the Jaipur constituency as an independent candidate.<ref>https://www.dainikjagranmpcg.com/election/prashant-kumar-saini-will-contest-elections-in-viraj-jan-party/article-39570</ref>
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Early life and education
| name              = Prashant Kumar Saini
Saini has formally completed his post-graduation degree in English Literature from Rajasthan University. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), bringing his total number of academic degrees earned to seven. He has studied subjects including Economics, International Business, Sociology, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship, completing multiple academic programmes.<ref>https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-partys-massive-rally-in-jaipur-public-support-growing-rapidly-2265351</ref><ref>https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-party-claims-they-will-lose-the-election-but-will-not-engage-in-glam-2337796</ref>
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| office            = National President of Viraj Jan Party
| term_start        = 2022
| predecessor        = Office established
| birth_place        = [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]], India
| nationality        = Indian
| party             = Viraj Jan Party
| alma_mater        = [[University of Rajasthan]]
| occupation        = Politician
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Political career
'''Prashant Kumar Saini''' (also known as '''Prashant Saini''') is an Indian politician from [[Jaipur]], Rajasthan. He is the founder and National President of the '''Viraj Jan Party''', a political party established in 2022.<ref name="VJPLaunch">{{cite web |url=https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/politics/viraj-jan-party-all-set-to-enter-the-political-arena/article-9889 |title=Viraj Jan Party all set to enter the political arena |website=Dainik Jagran MPCG}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-partys-big-announcement-will/ |title=Viraj Jan Party's big announcement |website=Bhaskar Digital}}</ref>
Saini contested the 2019 Lok Sabha election from Jaipur as an independent candidate.[8]


In 2022, he founded the Viraj Jan Party, with stated objectives related to political participation and candidate eligibility standards.[9] Media reports have noted the party’s plans to contest future elections.<ref>https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/bollywood/prashant-kumar-saini-from-banking-to-social-service-and-the/article-19224</ref>
== Early life and education ==


Social work
Saini completed a postgraduate degree in English Literature from the [[University of Rajasthan]]. He has also obtained a Master of Business Administration degree and has studied subjects including economics, international business, sociology, finance, sales, marketing and entrepreneurship.<ref name="PK1">{{cite web |url=https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-partys-massive-rally-in-jaipur-public-support-growing-rapidly-2265351 |title=Viraj Jan Party's massive rally in Jaipur |website=Punjab Kesari}}</ref><ref name="PK2">{{cite web |url=https://www.punjabkesari.in/national/news/viraj-jan-party-claims-they-will-lose-the-election-but-will-not-engage-in-glam-2337796 |title=Viraj Jan Party claims they will lose the election but will not engage in glam politics |website=Punjab Kesari}}</ref>
Saini is associated with an organisation named Virat Sena, which works in areas including animal treatment, shelter, and food services for stray animals.<ref>https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-party-the-new-voice-of-administrative-revolution-in-politics/</ref>
 
== Political career ==
 
Saini contested the [[2019 Indian general election]] from the [[Jaipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jaipur]] Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.dainikjagranmpcg.com/election/prashant-kumar-saini-will-contest-elections-in-viraj-jan-party/article-39570 |title=Prashant Kumar Saini will contest elections |website=Dainik Jagran MPCG}}</ref> He received 2,131 votes and was not elected.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/candidates/elections_candidateshow/cntnm-prashant-saini.cms?from=mdr |title=Prashant Saini Candidate Profile |website=The Economic Times}}</ref>
 
In 2022, he founded the Viraj Jan Party and became its National President.<ref name="VJPLaunch">{{cite web |url=https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/politics/viraj-jan-party-all-set-to-enter-the-political-arena/article-9889 |title=Viraj Jan Party all set to enter the political arena |website=Dainik Jagran MPCG}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-partys-big-announcement-will/ |title=Viraj Jan Party's big announcement |website=Bhaskar Digital}}</ref>
 
== Social activities ==
 
Saini is associated with an organisation named '''Virat Sena''', which works in the areas of animal treatment, shelter and feeding of stray animals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bhaskardigital.com/viraj-jan-party-the-new-voice-of-administrative-revolution-in-politics/ |title=Viraj Jan Party: The new voice of administrative revolution in politics |website=Bhaskar Digital}}</ref>
 
== Legal proceedings ==
 
Saini filed a writ petition before the [[Delhi High Court]] concerning the registration of an organisation named ''Virat Sena'' with the [[Election Commission of India]].<ref name="DelhiHC">{{cite web |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/1011611650/Prashant-Kumar-Saini-versus-Election-Commission-of-India-in-Delhi-High-Court |title=Prashant Kumar Saini versus Election Commission of India in Delhi High Court |website=Scribd}}</ref>
 
The petition sought a writ of mandamus directing the Election Commission of India to expedite the registration process. The petition stated that delays in processing the application and lack of communication from the Commission had affected the organisation's operations.<ref name="DelhiHC" />
 
== Electoral performance ==
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Election
! Constituency
! Party
! Votes
! Result
|-
| 2019
| [[2019 Indian general election]]
| [[Jaipur (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jaipur]]
| Independent
| 2,131
| Lost
|}
 
== References ==
{{reflist}}
 
== External links ==
 
* [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/candidates/elections_candidateshow/cntnm-prashant-saini.cms?from=mdr Candidate profile at The Economic Times]

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Prashant Kumar Saini
National President of Viraj Jan Party
Assumed office
2022
Preceded byOffice established
Personal details
BornJaipur, Rajasthan, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyViraj Jan Party
Alma materUniversity of Rajasthan
OccupationPolitician

Prashant Kumar Saini (also known as Prashant Saini) is an Indian politician from Jaipur, Rajasthan. He is the founder and National President of the Viraj Jan Party, a political party established in 2022.[1][2]

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Saini completed a postgraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Rajasthan. He has also obtained a Master of Business Administration degree and has studied subjects including economics, international business, sociology, finance, sales, marketing and entrepreneurship.[3][4]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Saini contested the 2019 Indian general election from the Jaipur Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate.[5] He received 2,131 votes and was not elected.[6]

In 2022, he founded the Viraj Jan Party and became its National President.[1][7]

Social activities[edit | edit source]

Saini is associated with an organisation named Virat Sena, which works in the areas of animal treatment, shelter and feeding of stray animals.[8]

Legal proceedings[edit | edit source]

Saini filed a writ petition before the Delhi High Court concerning the registration of an organisation named Virat Sena with the Election Commission of India.[9]

The petition sought a writ of mandamus directing the Election Commission of India to expedite the registration process. The petition stated that delays in processing the application and lack of communication from the Commission had affected the organisation's operations.[9]

Electoral performance[edit | edit source]

Year Election Constituency Party Votes Result
2019 2019 Indian general election Jaipur Independent 2,131 Lost

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Viraj Jan Party all set to enter the political arena". Dainik Jagran MPCG.
  2. "Viraj Jan Party's big announcement". Bhaskar Digital.
  3. "Viraj Jan Party's massive rally in Jaipur". Punjab Kesari.
  4. "Viraj Jan Party claims they will lose the election but will not engage in glam politics". Punjab Kesari.
  5. "Prashant Kumar Saini will contest elections". Dainik Jagran MPCG.
  6. "Prashant Saini Candidate Profile". The Economic Times.
  7. "Viraj Jan Party's big announcement". Bhaskar Digital.
  8. "Viraj Jan Party: The new voice of administrative revolution in politics". Bhaskar Digital.
  9. 9.0 9.1 "Prashant Kumar Saini versus Election Commission of India in Delhi High Court". Scribd.

External links[edit | edit source]