Vijay Jolly
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Vijay Jolly is a prominent political figure of the state of Delhi
belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party
(BJP). He is currently the Vice-President & Spokesman of Delhi BJP. He is also the BJP's Overseas Convener of the foreign affairs cell. He was a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi
(2003-2008) from Saket
constituency .
, thereafter he did his M.Com. from University of Delhi
. He also has a qualified degree in Export Management.
started his political career at Delhi University as a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
(ABVP) and remained the President of Delhi University Students Union
(1980-1981), before entering politics as a member of BJP.
In the 2003 Delhi Assemnbely state elections, Vijay Jolly defeated his arch rival Rohit Manchanda of the Congress Party by a margin of 121 votes and got elected to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi
(2003-2008) from Saket
constituency.
In 2008 Delhi Assembely elections
he fought against the New Delhi state Chief Minister Mrs.Sheila Dikshit
of the Indian National Congress
from New Delhi constituency and lost. Prior to the elections, he was seen at Mrs. Sheila Dixit residence to seek her blessings.
Vijay Jolly was one of the front runners for the election of Delhi BJP President in April 2010 along with former union minister Vijay Goel
and also Chairman of Standing Committee of MCD, Mr.Vijender Gupta. Jolly commanded support from many senior party leader including Lal Krishna Advani
, Rajnath Singh
and Sushma Swaraj
, though eventually Vijendra Gupta was elected. However the party high command decided to make him the Vice President and Spokesperson for Delhi BJP.
On 1st July 2011, Jolly was given additional charge and was appointed as BJP's Overseas Chief in an official public statement given by party's national president Mr.Nitin Gadkari
.
and party General Secretary Vasundhara Raje Scindia .
Also in 2011, he was a part of the delegation with the BJP president Nitin Gadkari
on Beijing visit.
demanded strongly demanded the removal of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit
for alleged corruption in conduct of the Commonwealth Games. He said that the CBI has enough evidence to prove corruption in Common Wealth Games which says that Sheila Dixit is responsible for handling and spending more than Rs 28,000 crore on various games projects, is still free. She is equally to be blamed along with Kalmadi. The CBI probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the October 3-14, 2010 Games, include all the top Delhi bureaucrats and the role of the Chief Minister be thoroughly investigated.
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Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party
Bharatiya Janata Party
The Bharatiya Janata Party ,; translation: Indian People's Party) is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Indian National Congress. Established in 1980, it is India's second largest political party in terms of representation in the parliament...
(BJP). He is currently the Vice-President & Spokesman of Delhi BJP. He is also the BJP's Overseas Convener of the foreign affairs cell. He was a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi
Legislative Assembly of Delhi
The Legislative Assembly of Delhi, also known as Vidhan Sabha, is a unicameral law making body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, one of the 7 union territories in India...
(2003-2008) from Saket
Saket (Delhi)
Saket, is an upmarket residential colony located in the South Delhi district, of Delhi, India. The neighborhood is named after the city of Ayodhya, an ancient, religiously significant city in Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Hauz Khaz subdistrict of the South Delhi district; district head quarter...
constituency .
Early life, Education and Qualifications
Born in 1960, Jolly did his B.Com.(Hons) from Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) of University of DelhiUniversity of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
, thereafter he did his M.Com. from University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
. He also has a qualified degree in Export Management.
Career
Vijay JollyVijay Jolly
Vijay Jolly is a prominent political figure of the state of Delhi belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party . He is currently the Vice-President & Spokesman of Delhi BJP. He is also the BJP's Overseas Convener of the foreign affairs cell. He was a former member of the Legislative Assembly of Delhi ...
started his political career at Delhi University as a member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad , is an all India student organization working in the field of education. ABVP was founded in 1948 and formally registered on 9 July 1949.-History:...
(ABVP) and remained the President of Delhi University Students Union
Delhi University Students Union
The Delhi University Students Union, generally abbreviated DUSU, is the umbrella student organisation at the University of Delhi.DUSU elections are considered most high profile student union elections in country as it provides opportunity to enter directly into national politics. The University of...
(1980-1981), before entering politics as a member of BJP.
Political Career
In 1998, Vijay Jolly first fought the New Delhi state election from the Saket constituency and lost to then Congress Party heavy weight and two time sitting MLA, Mr. Tek Chand Sharma.In the 2003 Delhi Assemnbely state elections, Vijay Jolly defeated his arch rival Rohit Manchanda of the Congress Party by a margin of 121 votes and got elected to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi
Legislative Assembly of Delhi
The Legislative Assembly of Delhi, also known as Vidhan Sabha, is a unicameral law making body of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, one of the 7 union territories in India...
(2003-2008) from Saket
Saket (Delhi)
Saket, is an upmarket residential colony located in the South Delhi district, of Delhi, India. The neighborhood is named after the city of Ayodhya, an ancient, religiously significant city in Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Hauz Khaz subdistrict of the South Delhi district; district head quarter...
constituency.
In 2008 Delhi Assembely elections
Delhi state assembly elections, 2008
The Delhi state assembly elections 2008, which were held in November 2008 for Legislative Assembly of Delhi, led to the formation of Sheila Dixit's government of Indian National Congress.-November '2008:-External links:* *...
he fought against the New Delhi state Chief Minister Mrs.Sheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit is the Chief Minister of Delhi. She is from the Indian National Congress. Dikshit was sworn in as the Chief Minister for a third consecutive term of the Government of Delhi state in January 2009 after pulling a victory in November 2008 state elections...
of the Indian National Congress
Indian National Congress
The Indian National Congress is one of the two major political parties in India, the other being the Bharatiya Janata Party. It is the largest and one of the oldest democratic political parties in the world. The party's modern liberal platform is largely considered center-left in the Indian...
from New Delhi constituency and lost. Prior to the elections, he was seen at Mrs. Sheila Dixit residence to seek her blessings.
Vijay Jolly was one of the front runners for the election of Delhi BJP President in April 2010 along with former union minister Vijay Goel
Vijay Goel
Vijay Goel is a former union minister of state in the government of India from 2001 to 2004. He is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was a member of the 11th, 12th and 13th Lok Sabha from Chandni Chowk Delhi....
and also Chairman of Standing Committee of MCD, Mr.Vijender Gupta. Jolly commanded support from many senior party leader including Lal Krishna Advani
Lal Krishna Advani
Lal Kishanchand Advani known as Lal Krishna Advani is a Veteran Indian politician. A former president of the Bharatiya Janata Party , which is currently the major opposition party in the Indian Parliament. He also served as a Deputy Prime Minister of India from 2002 to 2004...
, Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh is a prominent Indian politician and who has served the country in many capacities. He was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a Cabinet Minister in the NDA regime and became the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is the single largest Opposition party in India...
and Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj is an Indian politician of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Member of Parliament. She is currently the Leader of the Opposition in the 15th Lok Sabha. She is a former union cabinet minister of India and a former Chief Minister of Delhi. Also she served as the Chairperson of the BJP's...
, though eventually Vijendra Gupta was elected. However the party high command decided to make him the Vice President and Spokesperson for Delhi BJP.
On 1st July 2011, Jolly was given additional charge and was appointed as BJP's Overseas Chief in an official public statement given by party's national president Mr.Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari ;is a senior Indian politician and the current President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is best known for the works during his tenure as a Public Works Department Minister in the state of Maharashta when he constructed a series of roads, highways and flyovers across the state...
.
BJP Foreign Delegations
Jolly is also the in-charge of the BJP party's Foreign Cell. In December 2010, he led and was the organizer of a senior delegation to Israel with BJP President Nitin GadkariNitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari ;is a senior Indian politician and the current President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is best known for the works during his tenure as a Public Works Department Minister in the state of Maharashta when he constructed a series of roads, highways and flyovers across the state...
and party General Secretary Vasundhara Raje Scindia .
Also in 2011, he was a part of the delegation with the BJP president Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari ;is a senior Indian politician and the current President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is best known for the works during his tenure as a Public Works Department Minister in the state of Maharashta when he constructed a series of roads, highways and flyovers across the state...
on Beijing visit.
Recent allegations against Sheila Dixit
On 27th January 2011, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Vijay Jolly on welcoming the removal of CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh KalmadiSuresh Kalmadi
Suresh Kalmadi is an Indian politician and senior sports administrator. He was formerly a member of the Indian National Congress...
demanded strongly demanded the removal of Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit
Sheila Dikshit is the Chief Minister of Delhi. She is from the Indian National Congress. Dikshit was sworn in as the Chief Minister for a third consecutive term of the Government of Delhi state in January 2009 after pulling a victory in November 2008 state elections...
for alleged corruption in conduct of the Commonwealth Games. He said that the CBI has enough evidence to prove corruption in Common Wealth Games which says that Sheila Dixit is responsible for handling and spending more than Rs 28,000 crore on various games projects, is still free. She is equally to be blamed along with Kalmadi. The CBI probe into the alleged financial irregularities in the October 3-14, 2010 Games, include all the top Delhi bureaucrats and the role of the Chief Minister be thoroughly investigated.