Virendra Singh Lodhi
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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 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Madhubala |
| Parent | 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]
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
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]