Ashok Mittal

Ashok Kumar Mittal, (born 10 September 1964)[1] is an Indian businessman and educationalist turned politician. He is a member of parliament in India's upper house, Rajya Sabha. Mittal is also the chancellor of Lovely Professional University.

Ashok Kumar Mittal
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
9 April 2022
Preceded byShamsher Singh Dullo
ConstituencyPunjab
Chancellor of Lovely Professional University
In office
2005
Personal details
Born (1964-09-10) 10 September 1964
Punjab,India
Political partyAam Aadmi Party
SpouseRashmi Mittal
Alma materGuru Nanak Dev University
ProfessionBusinessman, educationalist

Mittal joined active politics after 2022 Punjab election, when he was nominated by Aam Aadmi Party for the Rajya Sabha.[2][3] No opposition candidate opposed his election.[4]

Mittal is law graduate from Guru Nanak Dev University.[5]

References
  1. "Lovely Professional University | TheHigherEducationReview". www.thehighereducationreview.com. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. "Punjab: Who is Ashok Kumar Mittal? The Chancellor of Lovely Professional University nominated by AAP to Rajya Sabha". Free Press Journal. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  3. "Who is Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal? Know everything about Punjab's business tycoon and upcoming Rajya Sabha Member". True scoop News. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. "All five nominees of AAP from Punjab elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha". newsonair.gov.in. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. "From the business of making sweets to Parliament: Lovely Professional University chancellor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal's journey". The Indian Express. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.

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