Ashok Tanwar
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Ashok Tanwar (born 12 February 1976) is an Indian politician, a Member of Parliament
from Sirsa
and Secretary, All India Congress Committee
. He is also a former president of Indian Youth Congress
& NSUI
. He was the youngest person to take over the prestigious position of president of Indian Youth Congress
. He is valued as much for being a dalit
as for his membership of the Jawaharlal Nehru University network.
to Dilbag Singh and Krishna Rathi.He did his BA from the Kakatiya University, Warangal. He went to Jawaharlal Nehru University
's centre for Historical studies and completed his M.A., M.Phil Ph.D.(Medieval Indian History).
, Who is in charge of the Youth Congress.
Tanwar’s USP is the JNU connection at a time the Congress’s student wing, the National Students Union of India, barely has a presence on the campus.Whenever he contested the president’s post in JNU, he got more votes than anyone else (from the NSUI).Tanwar took over as the NSUI secretary in 1999 and became its president in 2003.With two major straight wins in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections since he took over in 2003 and a major improvement in the NSUI performance in the Left dominated JNU, Tanwar had stressed the need for more discipline among NSUI activists during his tenure as its president.
, the focus to strengthen the "IYC" had shifted to auditoriums, workshops and seminars. Stress on street plays and social work was put to highlight the problems faced by public. Under the leadership of Ashok Tanwar, several programmes highlighting social issues were taken up across the country. The concept of Aam Aadmi Ka Sipahi (AAKS) was implemented during his tenure. The programmes meant for empowering youth has been given special significance and as part of that Rahul ji's vision has been given shape through these programmes.Indian Youth Congress had progressed very much under his leadership.
A special aspect of the programmes undertaken during his tenure shows that they have been undertaken in a decentralized manner involving the block, district and state level youth congress. He had given special attention to meritocracy in the organization. This is reflected in the plans to hold organizational elections in all the states. Now, elections are already been held in Punjab and Gujarat, where youth in mass numbers irrespective of the walks of life have joined youth congress to strengthen the organization thus strengthening the base of Congress party in all the states.
as Sirsa
is home district to heavy weight leader of Haryana politics Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala
and Ashok Tanwar got less than a month time in constituency to win the battle. With this win, Ashok Tanwar has emerged himself as a leader of National repute as he was one of young candidates handpicked by congress's general secretary Rahul Gandhi
to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha
election.
and maternal grand daughter of former Indian President, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
. They have two sons and one daughter.
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
from Sirsa
Sirsa (Lok Sabha constituency)
Sirsa Lok Sabha constitueny is one of the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana state in northern India. This constituency covers the entire Sirsa and Fatehabad districts and part of Jind district of the state...
and Secretary, All India Congress Committee
All India Congress Committee
The All India Congress Committee is the Presidium or central decision-making assembly of the Indian National Congress Party. It is composed of members elected from State-level Pradesh Congress Committees and can have as many as a thousand members...
. He is also a former president of Indian Youth Congress
Indian Youth Congress
The Indian Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress party. As of 2006, the Indian Youth Congress has over 245,00,000 members across India, the largest democratic youth organisation in the world....
& NSUI
NSUI
National Student's Union Of India is a students organization and is a frontal organization of the Indian National Congress.-History:...
. He was the youngest person to take over the prestigious position of president of Indian Youth Congress
Indian Youth Congress
The Indian Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress party. As of 2006, the Indian Youth Congress has over 245,00,000 members across India, the largest democratic youth organisation in the world....
. He is valued as much for being a dalit
Dalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
as for his membership of the Jawaharlal Nehru University network.
Early life
He was born in village Chimni of District Jhajjar area of HaryanaHaryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
to Dilbag Singh and Krishna Rathi.He did his BA from the Kakatiya University, Warangal. He went to Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is mainly a research oriented postgraduate University with approximately 5,500 students and a faculty strength of around 550.-History:...
's centre for Historical studies and completed his M.A., M.Phil Ph.D.(Medieval Indian History).
Rise in Politics
Tanwar is among the rising young leaders of Congress party.He is very close to Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the parliament of India, representing the Amethi constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress.-Early life and career:...
, Who is in charge of the Youth Congress.
Tanwar’s USP is the JNU connection at a time the Congress’s student wing, the National Students Union of India, barely has a presence on the campus.Whenever he contested the president’s post in JNU, he got more votes than anyone else (from the NSUI).Tanwar took over as the NSUI secretary in 1999 and became its president in 2003.With two major straight wins in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections since he took over in 2003 and a major improvement in the NSUI performance in the Left dominated JNU, Tanwar had stressed the need for more discipline among NSUI activists during his tenure as its president.
Youth Congress Tenure
In Ashok Tanwar’s term as president of Indian Youth CongressIndian Youth Congress
The Indian Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress party. As of 2006, the Indian Youth Congress has over 245,00,000 members across India, the largest democratic youth organisation in the world....
, the focus to strengthen the "IYC" had shifted to auditoriums, workshops and seminars. Stress on street plays and social work was put to highlight the problems faced by public. Under the leadership of Ashok Tanwar, several programmes highlighting social issues were taken up across the country. The concept of Aam Aadmi Ka Sipahi (AAKS) was implemented during his tenure. The programmes meant for empowering youth has been given special significance and as part of that Rahul ji's vision has been given shape through these programmes.Indian Youth Congress had progressed very much under his leadership.
A special aspect of the programmes undertaken during his tenure shows that they have been undertaken in a decentralized manner involving the block, district and state level youth congress. He had given special attention to meritocracy in the organization. This is reflected in the plans to hold organizational elections in all the states. Now, elections are already been held in Punjab and Gujarat, where youth in mass numbers irrespective of the walks of life have joined youth congress to strengthen the organization thus strengthening the base of Congress party in all the states.
2009 Lok Sabha Elections
He was nominated by the Congress party to contest the Lok Sabha elections 2009 from Sirsa in Haryana and won the seat by defeating his nearst rival Dr. Sita Ram of INLD by a margin of 35499 votes. This win was more significant than any other candidate in HaryanaHaryana
Haryana is a state in India. Historically, it has been a part of the Kuru region in North India. The name Haryana is found mentioned in the 12th century AD by the apabhramsha writer Vibudh Shridhar . It is bordered by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to the north, and by Rajasthan to the west and south...
as Sirsa
Sirsa district
Sirsa district is one of the districts of Haryana state, India. Sirsa is the district headquarters, and is located on National Highway 10 and 250 km away from Delhi.-Origin of name:The district is named after its headquarters, Sirsa...
is home district to heavy weight leader of Haryana politics Chaudhary Om Prakash Chautala
Om Prakash Chautala
Om Prakash Chautala is an Indian politician from the state of Haryana and the leader of the Indian National Lok Dal political party. He is a former Chief Minister of Haryana. Presently, he is the Leader of Opposition in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.Chautala is the son of Chaudhari Devi Lal, a former...
and Ashok Tanwar got less than a month time in constituency to win the battle. With this win, Ashok Tanwar has emerged himself as a leader of National repute as he was one of young candidates handpicked by congress's general secretary Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the parliament of India, representing the Amethi constituency. His political party is the Indian National Congress.-Early life and career:...
to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha or House of the People is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by direct election under universal adult suffrage. As of 2009, there have been fifteen Lok Sabhas elected by the people of India...
election.
Personal life
In June 2005, Ashok Tanwar married Avantika Maken, daughter of Lalit MakenLalit Maken
Lalit Maken was a member of Parliament of India, a political leader of Indian National Congress and a labour union leader. Maken was the son-in-law of late President of India Mr. Shankar Dayal Sharma....
and maternal grand daughter of former Indian President, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
Shankar Dayal Sharma
Shankar Dayal Sharma was the ninth President of India serving from 1992 to 1997. Prior to his presidency, Dr Sharma had been the eighth Vice President of India, serving under President Ramaswamy Venkataraman...
. They have two sons and one daughter.