LPU Founder to Rajya Sabha Powerhouse Who is Ashok Mittal, the Crorepati Replacing Raghav Chadha?:

Meet Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, the education tycoon and AAP MP who is set to take over Raghav Chadha’s role as the Deputy Leader in the Upper House.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has undergone a significant leadership reshuffle in the Rajya Sabha. Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, a prominent educationist and businessman, is stepping into the shoes of Raghav Chadha as the party’s new Deputy Leader. As the Rajya Sabha Secretariat receives the formal request for this transition, all eyes are on Mittal—a man whose journey spans from the classrooms of Punjab to the corridors of Parliament.

Who is Ashok Mittal? The Visionary Behind LPU

Born on September 10, 1964, in Jalandhar, Punjab, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal is a legal graduate from Guru Nanak Dev University. While he is a lawyer by education, he is a visionary entrepreneur by profession. He is best known as the founder Chancellor of Lovely Professional University (LPU)one of India’s largest private universities.

Political Journey and Assets

Mittal’s political innings began in April 2022 when he was first elected to the Rajya Sabha. Despite being relatively new to active politics, his administrative experience has seen him serve on several prestigious parliamentary panels, including:

Committee on External Affairs

Financial Committee

Defense Committee

The ‘Crorepati’ Factor: According to data from the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Dr. Mittal is one of the wealthiest members of the house, with declared assets exceeding ₹91 crore.

Awards and Recognition

Mittal’s contributions to education and social service have earned him numerous accolades, including:

Punjab Gaurav Award

Shiksha Ratan Award

Indian Red Cross Award

National Education Excellence Award

Why the Change?

The move comes amidst reports that the party has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to remove Raghav Chadha from the Deputy Leader position. With Mittal taking the helm, AAP aims to leverage his extensive experience in management and policy-making during the upcoming parliamentary sessions.

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