Hemant Khandelwal

Hemant Khandelwal
Hemant Khandelwal in 2023
Member of State Legislative Assembly (MLA), Madhya Pradesh
In office
2023–present
Chief MinisterMohan Yadav
Preceded byNilay Daga
ConstituencyBetul
Member of State Legislative Assembly (MLA), Madhya Pradesh
In office
2013–2018
Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chouhan
Preceded byMahendra Singh Chouhan
Succeeded byNilay Daga
ConstituencyBetul
Member of Parliament (MP), India
In office
2007–2009
Prime MinisterManmohan Singh
Preceded byVijay Kumar Khandelwal
Succeeded byJyoti Dhurve
ConstituencyBetul
Personal details
Born (1964-09-03) 3 September 1964 (age 60)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
SpouseRitu Khandelwal
Children1 son and 1 daughter
Parent(s)Vijay Kumar Khandelwal
Smt. Kanti Khandelwal
ResidenceBetul
EducationB.Com., L.L.B. Educated at J.H. Govt. College, Betul
Source: [Lok Sabha Vidhan Sabha]

Hemant Khandelwal (born 3 September 1964) is an Indian politician who currently serves as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Madhya Pradesh, India ref. Previously, he held the position of Member of Parliament (MP) in the 14th Lok Sabha of India. His constituency is Betul in Madhya Pradesh, and he is affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following the passing of his father and MP, Vijay Kumar Khandelwal, Hemant Khandelwal succeeded him as the MP from Betul in the by-elections of 2008. He was later elected as MLA from Betul in 2013 and served his full term till 2018. Post this he was again elected as MLA in 2023 and is currently serving the people of his constituency in his capacity as MLA.

He has studied law and is a businessman by profession. He has 1 daughter and 1 son.

Early life and education

Hemant Khandelwal was born on 3 September 1964 in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. He currently resides in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, India. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and a Bachelor's degree in Law, both obtained from J.H. Government College, Betul.

He is married to Ritu Khandelwal from west Bengal. He is a parent of a son and a daughter. He is the son of late Vijay Khandelwal. He held the position of state treasurer in Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s government

Responsibilities and Offices

  • 2007-2009 : Member of Parliament (MP)
  • 2010-2013 : BJP District Chairman (Betul)
  • 2013-2018 : Member of State Legislative Assembly (MLA), Madhya Pradesh
  • 2014-2018 : BJP State Treasurer
  • 2021 : Pravasi Karyakarta Prabhari (West Bengal Elections)
  • 2022 : Pravasi Karyakarta Prabhari (Seat 61) (Uttar Pradesh Elections)
  • Present : Kushabhau Thakre Trust Chairman
  • 2023–Present : Member of State Legislative Assembly (MLA), Madhya Pradesh

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