Chandrabhan Singh Aakya | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Surendra Singh Jadawat |
| Constituency | Chittorgarh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 September 1976 Chittorgarh |
| Political party | Independent |
| Education | M.A. M.P.Ed. (Physical Education) |
| Alma mater | Mohanlal Sukhadia University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Chandrabhan Singh Chouhan Aakya (born 5 September 1976) is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, representing the Chittorgarh Assembly constituency.[1] He previously served as a member of the 14th and 15th[2] Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate but currently holds office as an independent candidate. He won the 2023 Rajasthan Assembly election as an independent candidate.[3][4]
Education[edit | edit source]
He completed his M.A. in 2000 and earned a postgraduate diploma in Physical Education (M. P.Ed.) in 2001 from Mohanlal Sukhadia University.[5]
Political career[edit | edit source]
He previously served as an MLA from 2013 to 2018 and again from 2018 to 2023 representing the Chittorgarh Assembly constituency.[6][7]
Following the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election, he was re-elected as an MLA from the Chittorgarh Assembly constituency, defeating Surendra Singh Jadawat, the candidate from the Indian National Congress (INC), by a margin of 6823 votes.[1] and Narpat Singh Rajvi, the candidate from Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP, Narendra Modi) secured only 19913 votes. BJP candidate was lost by margin of 78533 from Winning Candidate and 71710 from Indian National Congress candidate.
| Period | Position Held |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Member of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| 2018 – 2023 | Member of the 15th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| 2016 – 2018 | Chairman, Committee on Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions[citation needed] |
| 2013 – 2018 | Member of the 14th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly |
| 2009 - 2014 | Chairman, Chittorgarh Kendriya Sahkari Bank Ltd.[citation needed] |
| 1997 | College President in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad |
Controversies[edit | edit source]
2026 RTO Confrontation and Viral Audio[edit | edit source]
In March 2026, a purported audio recording surfaced on social media capturing a heated exchange between Shree. Aakya and RTO Inspector Sushil Upadhyay regarding a traffic challan issued to a heavy machinery vehicle (Poclain machine). In the recording, the MLA allegedly used abusive language and threatened the officer with administrative consequences.[8]
Shree. Aakya dismissed the audio as a "politically motivated fabrication" and claimed it had been deliberately edited by his detractors to malign his reputation.[9] Despite the controversy, no official order was issued to cancel the fine, and the incident drew criticism from opposition leaders for the alleged misuse of political influence.[10]
Resignation from BJP[edit | edit source]
He was denied BJP ticket from Chittorgarh. His candidacy was given to Narpat Singh Rajvi, former MLA from Vidhyadhar Nagar, who had previously served as an MLA from Chittorgarh twice, in 1993 and 2003.[11][12][13]
He resigned from the party and contested as an independent candidate in the 2023 Assembly election.[2]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He married Sushila Kanwar. His wife is a homemaker.[14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Chittorgarh, Rajasthan Assembly Election Result 2023: चित्तौड़गढ़ से चंद्रभान सिंह आक्या जीते, बीजेपी के नरपत सिंह राजवी की जमानत जब्त". ETV Bharat News (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rajasthan Election Result 2018: चित्तौड़गढ़ सीट से बीजेपी के चंद्रभान सिंह जीते". आज तक (in हिन्दी). 11 December 2018. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ Arnimesh, Shanker (14 November 2023). "Amit Shah's calls didn't work. 25+ rebels queer the pitch for BJP in Rajasthan". ThePrint. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ PTI. "BJP rebel Chandrabhan Aakya wins Chittorgarh". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "Chandrabhan Singh Akya(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- CHITTORGARH(CHITTORGARGH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "Chittorgarh Assembly Election 2023: Can Congress Surprise Rival BJP In Their Stronghold?". English Jagran. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ "Chandrabhan Singh Aakya-चंद्रभान सिंह आक्या Bjp Candidate Chittorgarh Election Result 2018". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ News18. "MLA Chandrabhan Singh Aakya Threatens RTO Inspector: "I Will Treat You Properly"" (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Dainik Bhaskar. "Chittorgarh MLA denies authenticity of viral audio recording" (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Punjab Kesari. "Opposition leaders condemn Aakya over viral audio incident" (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ "Now BJP faces protests in Chittorgarh against Rajvi". The Economic Times. 22 October 2023. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ↑ PTI. "Fight for Chittorgarh's pride: Sitting MLA fumes as BJP fields Narpat Singh Rajvi as its candidate". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ↑ "राजस्थान BJP में बगावत, टिकट कटने से नाराज विधायक चंद्रभान आक्या; निर्दलीय लड़ेंगे चुनाव". Hindustan (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ↑ "Chandrabhan Singh Akya(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- CHITTORGARH(CHITTORGARGH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www-myneta-info.translate.goog. Retrieved 16 November 2023.