Nitin Agrawal
Nitin Agarwal | |
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| Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition, Government of Uttar Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 25 March 2022 | |
| Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 18 October 2021 – 19 January 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rajesh Agarwal |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Member of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 13 May 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Naresh Chandra Agarwal |
| Constituency | Hardoi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 August 1981 Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Party | BJP (2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | Samajwadi Party (Before 2018) |
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| Alma mater | Symbiosis International University University of Delhi |
| Profession | Politician, Farmer |
Nitin Agarwal (born 9 August 1981) is an Indian politician serving as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Excise and Prohibition in the Second Yogi Adityanath ministry.[1] He is a four-time Member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Hardoi constituency.
Early life and education
Nitin Agarwal was born in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, to veteran politician Naresh Chandra Agarwal. He earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Delhi and a Post Graduate Diploma from Symbiosis International University, Pune.[1]
Political career
Agarwal's political career began in 2008 when he won the by-election for the Hardoi seat. He was elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on 18 October 2021.[2]
Legislative terms
- 2008–2012: First term in the 15th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2012–2017: Elected to the 16th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2017–2022: Elected to the 17th Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
- 2022–present: Re-elected to the 18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly as a candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]
Ministerial roles
- Health & Family Welfare: Minister of State (2013–2014).
- MSME and Export Promotion: Minister of State (Independent Charge) (2014–2017).
- Excise and Prohibition: Minister of State (Independent Charge) since March 2022.
Positions held
| # | From | To | Position | Constituency |
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| 01 | 2022 | Incumbent | Minister (Independent Charge) | Uttar Pradesh Govt. |
| 02 | 2022 | Incumbent | Member, 18th Uttar Pradesh Assembly | Hardoi |
| 03 | 2021 | 2022 | Deputy Speaker, UP Assembly | - |
| 04 | 2017 | 2022 | Member, 17th Assembly | Hardoi |
| 05 | 2012 | 2017 | Member, 16th Assembly | Hardoi |
| 06 | 2008 | 2012 | Member, 15th Assembly | Hardoi |
References
- ^ a b c "Member Profile - Nitin Agarwal". UP Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ^ "Nitin Agarwal elected Deputy Speaker of UP Assembly". The Hindu. 18 October 2021.