Bhupender Yadav

Bhupender Yadav
MP of Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan
Incumbent
Assumed office 4 April 2012
Personal details
Born	30 June 1969 Ajmer, Rajasthan
Political party	BJP
Spouse(s)	Babita Yadav
Children	Two daughters
Residence	Pandara Park, New Delhi
Religion	Hindu

Bhupender Yadav (born 30 June 1969 in Ajmer, Rajasthan) is an Indian Politician. He belongs to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and is currently a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. He represents the state of Rajasthan in the Upper House since April 2012. He is also the National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party and is the Prabhari (Incharge) of Bihar State and Election management department of BJP. He is an eloquent orator and has good command over many languages. He has authored a book titled ‘Supreme Court on Forest Conservation’ that highlights the need for environmental protection and has also contributed several articles on burning issues in national news papers. A lawyer by profession, he also practices at the Supreme Court of India.

Early life and career

He completed his schooling from St Pauls School, Ajmer, Rajasthan and graduated from Government College in Political Science B.A (H) and further did Bachelor of Law from the same College. A bright and popular student among his peers he was a vivid debater who represented his college at various levels. He also served as a NSS volunteer & participated in 1992 Republic Day Parade. He was elected as Vice President of the Students Union at Government College, Ajmer. He was associated with Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) since early student life. He actively participated in different political issues and joined Trade Union Activities in Gurgaon, Haryana in early 1990’s.

In 2000, he was appointed as National General Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Adivakta Parishad (All India Lawyer Organization) successfully carried out this responsibility till 2009. He was appointed as National Secretary of Bhartiya Janta Party in 2010 by Shri Nitin Gadkari. In 2013, Shri Rajnath Singh, who became the National president BJP, appointed him as a National Secretary of BJP. In August 2014, he was appointed as National General Secretary of Bharitya Janta Party by Shri Amit Shah, President of BJP.

He successfully held the charge of Rajasthan state assembly election and Lok Sabha elections, when he was handed responsibility of Rajasthan state. He was Co-incharge of Jharkhand state assembly election in 2014.

He has headed many Parliamentary Committees and is also a member of many Select Committees.

Sl. No.	COMMITTEE	POSITION
1	Select Committee on the Enemy property (Amendment and Validation)Bill, 2016	Chairman
2	Joint Committee on the Enforcement of Security Interest and Recovery of Debts Laws and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Bill 2016	Chairman
3	Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015	Chairman
4	Joint Committee on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2015	Chairman
5	Select Committee on The Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2015	Chairman
6	Select Committee on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013	Chairman
7	Committee on Subordinate legislation	Member
8	Business advisory committee	Member
9	Committee on Industry	Member
10	Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice	Member
11	The lokpal and lokayuktas and other related law (Amendment ) Bill, 2014	Member
12	Consultative Committee on Defence	Member
13	Select Committee on the Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill) 2014	Chairman
14	Parliament standing committee of commerce	Chairman

Legal career

He was counsel for Government of India before Liberhan Commission; He also appeared as a lead lawyer before Wadhwa commission. He has been closely associated with Shri Ram Setu case and various important PIL matters in Supreme Court. He is associated with various International bar Associations & Commonwealth Bar Association.

Other achievements

His book on Environmental conservation was published in 2005 titled ‘Supreme court on Forest Conservation’. He has written various articles on social & political issues which have appeared in national and international media publications. He played a prominent role for many years in managing ‘Nyay Pravah’ the publication wing of Akhil bharitaya Adhiwakta Parishad.

Personal life

He got married in 1996 with Babita Yadav, who is also a practicing lawyer in Supreme Court of India. They have two daughters Pragya and Shubha. He has travelled widely in India and abroad. The countries he has visited in different capacities include Cambodia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Brunei, UAE and Germany.

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