Virendra Singh Lodhi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office March 2017 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Amit Gaurav |
| Constituency | Marhara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 13, 1970 Etah, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Madhubala |
| Parent(s) | Vrindavan Singh (Father) |
| Alma mater | JLN PG College, Etah (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University) |
| Occupation | Politician, Agriculturist |
Virendra Singh Lodhi (born 13 July 1970) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is currently serving his second consecutive term as a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Marhara Assembly constituency in Etah district.[1]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Virendra Singh Lodhi was born in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, into a Hindu Lodhi family. He completed his graduation, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in 1995 from J.L.N.P.G. College, Etah, which is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.[2]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Lodhi's political career began as a grassroots worker in the Etah region.
- 2017 Assembly Election: He won the Marhara seat for the first time in the 2017 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, defeating the incumbent MLA Amit Gaurav of the Samajwadi Party by a margin of 33,432 votes.[3]
- 2022 Assembly Election: He successfully retained his seat in the 2022 elections, securing 1,01,387 votes and defeating Amit Gaurav again with a margin of 17,609 votes.[4]
Electoral performance[edit | edit source]
| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | % | Margin | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UP Assembly | Marhara | Independent | 39,571 | 23.14% | -22,256 | Lost |
| 2017 | UP Assembly | Marhara | BJP | 92,507 | 45.31% | +33,432 | Won |
| 2022 | UP Assembly | Marhara | BJP | 1,01,387 | 49.01% | +17,609 | Won |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Virendra Singh Lodhi is married to Madhubala (m. 2000). Apart from his political life, he is actively involved in agriculture and community service in Etah district.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Members of 18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly - Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Official Portal.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Candidate Affidavit: Virendra Singh Lodhi 2022 - MyNeta.
- ↑ Statistical Report on General Election, 2017 to the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh - Election Commission of India.
- ↑ Marhara Election Result 2022 Live Updates - News18, 10 March 2022.
- ↑ Assembly Election Results: Marhara Constituency - IndiaVotes.