Sanjeev Arora is an Indian businessman and politician from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha since 10 April 2022.[1][2] He was elected unopposed, as no opposition candidate filed a nomination against him.[3]
Businesses
Arora’s primary business has been in the export industry, operating under Ritesh Industries Ltd for over three decades, with exports primarily to the United States.[4] In 2006, he diversified into real estate and renamed the company to Ritesh Properties and Industries Ltd (RPIL). Under RPIL, he developed the “Hampton Business Park” and “Hampton Homes” on Chandigarh Road, creating a hub for multiple industries.[4]
In 2018, Arora founded Femella Fashions Ltd, launching the “Femella” women’s wear brand, which sells on several online retail portals. In 2019, he ventured into the non-ferrous metal business with Teneron Limited, collaborating with Suzuki Motors under the Make in India initiative.[4]
Political career
Arora took the oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on 10 April 2022. During his tenure, he has raised issues pertaining to infrastructure, healthcare, industry, and airport development projects—most notably fast-tracking the Halwara Airport project near Ludhiana. He has also focused on upgrading the ESI Hospital in Ludhiana, pushing for improvements to local railway stations, and advocating new roads for industrial focal points.[5]
Nomination for Ludhiana West
In February 2023, the Aam Aadmi Party announced Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West Assembly bye-election.[6] [7] [8]
Philanthropy and family
Having lost both parents to cancer, Arora established the “Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust” over 15 years ago to provide free treatment to underprivileged cancer patients.[9][5] The trust has reportedly helped more than 160 cancer patients by covering their treatment costs, and it continues to fund medication and follow-up care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it also supplied ambulances, PPE kits, and other resources to local authorities.[5]
Arora is also the Vice President of Dayanand Medical College & Hospital in Ludhiana and was formerly on the Apex Council of the Punjab Cricket Association. He has served two consecutive terms as secretary of the Sutlej Club in Ludhiana and is associated with the Ved Mandir Trust in Daresi.[9]
Honours and recognition
In recognition of his social service, Arora received the “Son of Ludhiana” award in 2022. Additionally, he allocates a portion of his MPLAD funds for upgrading educational institutions and healthcare facilities in Ludhiana.[5]
References
- ^ "All five nominees of AAP from Punjab elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha". newsonair.gov.in. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ "Ludhiana businessman-philanthropist Sanjeev Arora is AAP's choice for Rajya Sabha". The Indian Express. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
- ^ "Lovely university founder Ashok Mittal, Ludhiana businessman Sanjeev Arora are AAP's latest 2 picks for Rajya Sabha from Punjab". Tribuneindia News Service. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Ludhiana bizman Sanjeev Arora is AAP's choice for Rajya Sabha". tribuneindia.com. 22 March 2022.
- ^ a b c d Coffee Table Book 2022–2023 (unpublished PDF, shared by subject). Retrieved 2023.
- ^ "Who is Sanjeev Arora?". Hindustan Times. February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjeev Arora to fight Ludhiana West bye-election". The Indian Express. February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "AAP announces Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora as its candidate for the Ludhiana West Assembly poll". The Tribune. February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Meet AAP's Rajya Sabha nominee Sanjeev Arora". hindustantimes.com. 22 March 2022.
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