Jyoti Khandelwal is an Indian politician who was elected mayor of Jaipur Municipal Corporation in 2009.[1] Jyoti joined Bharatiya Janata Party in October 2023.[2][3]
Jyoti Khandelwal | |
|---|---|
| Mayor, Jaipur Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 2009 - 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 November 1974 Nawalgarh, Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | 
Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Education | M.sc in Mathematics, Rajasthan University |
In her tenure she has courted many controversies,[4] often sparring with opposition councillors.[5][6] During her tenure as Mayor, she criticized the Congress led state government for sheltering "corrupt".[7]
In 2019, Khandelwal became the first woman candidate in 48 years to contest the Lok Sabha election from Jaipur.[8] According to her, she enjoys popular women support in Jaipur because of her active involvement with the women in social, cultural and religious events in the city.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Congress sweeps mayoral elections in Rajasthan". The Hindu. PTI. 26 November 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (28 October 2023). "Former Jaipur Mayor, Congress leaders join BJP in Rajasthan ahead of Assembly polls". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Denied Congress tickets, two Sachin Pilot confidants join BJP". The Indian Express. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ "Mayor hails Vasundhara Raje, courts another controversy". Times of India. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ^ "Mayor-MP fights taking toll on Cong prospects in Jaipur". Times of India. 29 August 2013. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
- ^ "JMC meet ruckus: Mayor sits on Dharna, gets low-spirited support". Patrika. Rajasthan Patrika Pvt Ltd. 22 September 2012. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Mayor Jyoti Khandelwal alleges babus in Congress-led government sheltered 'corrupt'". DNA India. DNA India. 15 February 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
- ^ "Jaipur Elecation Results 2019: First woman candidate in 48 years from Rajasthan's constituency". Hindustan Times. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Jyoti Khandelwal: First Woman Candidate From Jaipur In 57 years - SheThePeople TV". Retrieved 8 June 2021.
External links edit
- Edouard Joubeaud, Jyoti Khandelwal. Interview of Jyoti Khandelwal, Mayor of Jaipur.
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