Nitin Agrawal
Indian politician and Minister from Uttar Pradesh
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Nitin Agarwal (born 9 August 1981) is an Indian politician serving as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition in the Second Yogi Adityanath ministry.[1] He is a four-time Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Hardoi constituency.
Nitin Agarwal | |
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| Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2022 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 18 October 2021 – 19 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rajesh Agarwal |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Naresh Chandra Agarwal |
| Constituency | Hardoi |
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| Born | 9 August 1981 Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Party | BJP (2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party (Before 2018) |
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| Alma mater | Symbiosis International University University of Delhi |
| Profession | Politician, Farmer |
Early life and education
Nitin Agarwal was born in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, to veteran politician Naresh Chandra Agarwal. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Delhi and a Post Graduate Diploma from Symbiosis International University, Pune.[1]
Political career
Agarwal's political career began in 2008 when he won the by-election for the Hardoi seat. He was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on 18 October 2021.[2]
Legislative terms
- 2008–2012: First term in the 15th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2012–2017: Elected to the 16th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2017–2022: Elected to the 17th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2022–present: Re-elected to the 18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]
Ministerial roles
- Health & Family Welfare: Minister of State (2013–2014).
- MSME and Export Promotion: Minister of State (Independent Charge) (2014–2017).
- Excise and Prohibition: Minister of State (Independent Charge) since March 2022.
Positions held
| # | From | To | Position | Constituency |
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| 01 | 2022 | Incumbent | Minister (Independent Charge) | Uttar Pradesh Govt. |
| 02 | 2022 | Incumbent | Member, 18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Hardoi |
| 03 | 2021 | 2022 | Deputy Speaker, UP Assembly | - |
| 04 | 2017 | 2022 | Member, 17th Assembly | Hardoi |
| 05 | 2012 | 2017 | Member, 16th Assembly | Hardoi |
| 06 | 2008 | 2012 | Member, 15th Assembly | Hardoi |
