Ravindra Singh Bhati

Indian politician (born 1987)

Ravindra Singh Bhati

Bhati in 2023

Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly

Incumbent

Assumed office
3 December 2023
Preceded by| Ameen Khan
Constituency| Sheo
Personal details
Born|  (1997-12-03) 3 December 1997 (age 26)[1]
Dudhoda, Barmer, Rajasthan, India
Political party| Independent
Other political
affiliations| Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse| Dhanistha Kanwar
Children| 2
Alma mater| Jai Narain Vyas University
(BA) & (LLB)[2]
Occupation| Politician
Nickname| Rav Sa[citation needed]

Ravindra Singh Bhati (born 3 December 1997)[2] is an Indian politician currently serving as a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Sheo Assembly constituency.[3] He also served as the Student Union President of Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur from 2019-2022.[4]

## Early life and education[edit]

Bhati was born on 3 December 1997 in Dudhoda village of Barmer district, Rajasthan into a Rajput Hindu family.[5] His father, Shaitan Singh Bhati, is a school teacher and his mother, Ashok Kanwar, is a homemaker.[6] He did his BA and LLB from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.

## Political career[edit]

### Student Politics[edit]

Bhati initiated his political journey through student politics at JNVU. Following ABVP's refusal of ticket, he contested independently, securing victory as the inaugural independent student union president in JNVU's 57-year history. During his tenure, he prioritised numerous student concerns, including addressing fee issues amid the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, he had been jailed multiple times for that.[7]

### Mainstream Indian Politics[edit]

Subsequently, recognized for his popularity, he joined the BJP under BJP Rajasthan's top leadership.[8] However, he was denied ticket from the Sheo constituency, he contested independently and won, marking the first independent win in his constituency's history.[9] He attained the distinction of becoming the youngest MLA in the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections on his 26th birthday on December 3, 2023, alongside Anshuman Singh Bhati.

Bhati is also set to contest for 2024 Lok Sabha elections independently.[10]

## References [edit]

1. ^ "All about 26-year-old Ravindra Singh Bhati from Rajasthan's Sheo". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
2. ^ a b "Ravindra Singh Bhati(Independent(IND)):Constituency- SHEO(BARMER) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
3. ^ "Rajasthan Assembly polls: Independent Ravindra Singh Bhati wins from Sheo constituency". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
4. ^ "Ex-JNVU prez Bhati takes on seasoned politicians in Sheo". The Times of India. 19 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
5. ^ "Ravindra Singh Bhati: An Independent Candidate Who Defeated 4 Powerful Leaders On 1 Seat". NDTV.com. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
6. ^ "Election Commission of India". affidavit.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
7. ^ "Ravindra Singh Bhati: An Independent Candidate Who Defeated 4 Powerful Leaders On 1 Seat". NDTV.com. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
8. ^ Joshi, Poorva (3 December 2023). "BJP rebel, 26-year-old Ravindra Singh Bhati, leads in Rajasthan's Sheo seat". India Today. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
9. ^ "From Sheo emerges a leader to look out for". The Times of India. 5 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
10. ^ "रविंद्र सिंह भाटी निर्दलीय चुनाव लड़ेंगे, बीजेपी की बढ़ाई मुश्किलें; इस दिन पर्चा भरेंगे". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 March 2024.

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