Anil Agarwal (born 31 October 1962) is an Indian politician and an MP from the Bharatiya Janata Party from Uttar Pradesh. He was fielded as the ninth candidate in the ten Rajya Sabha seats which went for elections He defeated Mayawati (Uttar Pradesh politician) Mayawati of the BSP who got 35 first preference votes and required a minimum of 37 votes. He had got 22 first preference votes and increased the tally based on second preference votes.[1]

Anil Agarwal
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
In office
2018–2024
Preceded byMayawati
Succeeded byAmarpal Maurya
ConstituencyUttar Pradesh
Personal details
Born (1962-10-31) 31 October 1962 (age 61)
Laksar, Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh
(present day Uttarakhand)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Deepanjali Agrawal
(m. 1987)
Parents
  • Harish Chandra (father)
  • Ramkali Devi (mother)
EducationB.E (Civil), M.B.A
Alma materBangalore University
SHUATS

References edit

  1. ^ "Rajya Sabha Polls: BJP defeats BSP's Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, avenges UP bypoll debacle".