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Remember the teacher-writer in most Amitabh Bachchan movies? Usually killed by goons. Now YOU CAN change the narrative! That honest, insightful, dedicated one, contests the elections and wins!Social activist Sarah Joseph, popularly known as Sarah Teacher, is an award winning novelist and short story writer. She was the harbinger of feminist movement in Kerala and the founder of ‘Manushi – organisation of thinking women’, the first of its kind. She is the AAP candidate from Thrissur, Kerala.She believes that AAP is the party of the future and has opened a new path, the potential of which should be fully used.Pioneer of the prestigious National Law School in Bangalore is AAP candidate from Bangalore North... A track record of delivery, institution building and fighting for justice, & labour reforms....Name- Prof. Babu MathewConstituency- Bangalore NorthEducation- BSc, LLB,LLM, M.Phil from National Law School of India, Bangalore, gold medallistAge- 64Occupation- Former Law ProfessorFormer Professor of LawChair, Juvenile Justice, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India,Former Registrar of National Law School of India University, BangaloreBabu Mathew was one of the pioneers of NLSIU, the premier Law School of India. This professor of law quit his job at National Law University in New Delhi recently to work for AamAadmi Party fulltime. He is a Nehru Fellow at the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library and a noted philanthropist – he is the former Country Director of ActionAid India. He has been the Vice President of the Trade Union International affiliated to the World Federation of Trade Unions. Babu has contributed immensely to Labour Law reforms, Child Rights, Human Rights, Legal Reforms and in protecting the rights of working people and provided his expertise as a subject expert to several international universities. He has also been a negotiator to settle several disputes under the Industrial Disputes Act 1947...Babu Mathew is committed to provide his expertise to citizens of Bangalore to reclaim their city, make it safe and address (and solve India’s third largest city’s) civic, social, developmental and human rights related issues.For the first time in many years, someone has had the courage to confront and put up a strong challenge against Gandhis in their strong hold. That is Dr. Kumar Vishwas, AAP Amethi candidate who is taking the fight against dynasty politics head-on. While other parties raise up the issue of Congress's dynasty politics which has eroded our democracy, but no leader of other major parties challenges Congress dynasts directly.Shefali Misra, human rights activist and development specialist, a former UN employee, who has studied at Delhi University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and London School of Economics, is the AAP candidate from Sitapur, UP.Shefali believes that planning with people is the first step towards empowerment.Born as a bonded labour slave, married at 14, nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005, Tiliya Devi is the candidate for Lok Sabha by Aam Aadmi Party from Jhajharpur, Bihar in 2014.The extra-ordinary story of a courageous Dalit worker, who the Nobel Peace committee could spot, but not India's mainstream parties. It took an AAP. These people have EXPERIENCE, TRACK RECORD, plus HEART, CARE HONESTY & COURAGE.Read her extra-ordinary story here - PeaceWomen Across the GlobeAlok Agrawal, AAP Candidate from Khandwa, MP is an IITK Alumnus, Chief activist working since 25 years for Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) in Khandwa.From 1990 to 2000, Alok along with the people of Nimar plains has mobilized numerous peaceful protests against the construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam. Due to stiff resistance from Narmada Bachao Andolan led by MedhaPatkar and Alok Agarwal against the construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam, World Bank undertook an independent review of the project plan. The review concluded the project to be falling short of World Bank policies and guidelines of Government of India. Subsequently, in 1994 World Bank's participation was cancelled by the Government of India.In 2002, Alok along with Narmada Bachao Andolan team was instrumental in procuring a compensation of ₹ 10 crore for the families displaced by the Maandam project. In 2005, Alok and his team won a High Court ruling against the state government which prevented the latter from using the police force and bulldozers in the Indira Sagar Dam area for the displacement of people. The Court ruling also granted a compensation amounting to ₹ 11 crore for the displaced people.Alok initiated Jal Satyagraha, a novel form of peaceful resistance where protesters stand in water, to demand proper compensation and rehabilitation of the families displaced by the Omkareshwar and Indira Sagar dam. These protests bore fruit when the Supreme Court of India, in the year 2011-12, ruled in favor of the displaced people and ordered the government to give "land for land".and the list goes on........................... :))Here are the lists in detailFIRST LISTAshutosh – AAP Candidate, Chandni ChowkOne of the best known faces of the Hindi News Television Ashutosh was deeply influenced by agitation for Janlokpal under Anna Hazare’s leadership. While extensively covering the agitation Ashutosh wrote a book “Anna: 13 days that awakened India”. He’s the only non English TV journalist to get prestigious UN scholarship. Ashutosh will take on Union Minister Kapil Sibal, who represents Chandni Chowk in Lok Sabha.Mukul Tripathi – AAP Candidate, FarrukhabadMukul Tripathi is a specially-abled activist and journalist from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. He’s been fighting for the cause of physically impaired people. He’s been awarded with “Shreshth Viklang Karmi Award” in 2009. Mukul will take on Union Minister Salman Khurshid.Baba Hardev Singh – AAP Candidate, MainpuriBaba Hardev Singh retired from Indian Administrative Service IAS. He was one of the most popular and upright civil servants of Uttar Pradesh. He was also President of UP PCS Officers Association. Baba Hardev Singh will take on Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh.Subhash Ware - AAP Candidate PuneSubhash Ware, a member of the AAP National Executive is one of the most respected names amongst activists and intellectuals in the State. Former Maharshtra president of the Chatrrs Bharati movement, he has been an active participant in numerous agitations both as a student leader and as a member of the Rashtriya Seva Dal. A staunch supporter of the India Against Corruption movement, Subhash believes that public representatives must focus attention on transforming the manner in which public policies are frames and delivered in this nation. Subhash Ware will take on CWG scam accused Suresh Kalmadi in Pune.Dr. Kumar Vishwas, AAP Candidate, AmethiHe is a well-known poet. He has recited his poetry both in India and abroad. Through his poetry he is known as one of the most popular poets of the country. Kumar Vishwas is very popular amongst the youth. He makes some bold and scathing remarks on the social issue through the medium of his poetry. He is associated with the Janlokpal movement right from the very beginning. Dr. Vishwas will take on Gandhi family scion Rahul Gandhi.Anjali Damania - AAP Candidate, NagpurConvenor of AAP Maharashtra, Anjali blew the lid off the 70000 crore perpetrated by the NCP led Irrigation Ministry. She then exposed the complicity Nitin Gadkari, RSS strongman and BJP party president with other parties and their business interests. 45 year old Patholgist, Anjali born and brought up in Mumbai, married and has two children. She is confident that the poster boys of corruption will see their downfall in Maharashtra. This Maharshtrian 'mulgi ' has toured the state extensively in the past year, drawing huge crowds at rallies in every district and it is her efforts that AAP has become a household name in the state. Anjali will take on former BJP President Nitin GadkariSoumendra Dhaka – AAP Candidate, BaghpatA masters in law, will contest from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh.. His livelihood comes from Law practice and agriculture. He is working for AAP from December 2012. He is involved in resolving the social issues and believes he can be the voice of the people from his constituency. He is inspired by the idea of Swaraj and wishes to make it a reality. Soumendra will take on RLD supremo Ajit Singh.Jarnail Singh- AAP Candidate, West DelhiJarnail Singh is a tireless crusader for the rights of the 1984 anti-sikh riot victims. He was a journalist before joining the movement to get justice for the riot victims. Jarnail will take on Congress MP Mahabal Mishra.Dr. Jiyalal – AAP Candidate, LalganjSr Prinicipal Scientist, 1984 Bhopal men remaining gas men controlling, was rewarded, Maharashtra Sarkar. Mharashtra Sarkar diya tha. 1989 men South Pole par gaye the. Antartic award was there for six month. World Confence for Global warming 71. Unicellular plantsYogendra Yadav – AAP Candidate, Gurgaon.He is a well-known social scientist and Political analyst of the country. He is the Senior Fellow of the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. Yogendra Yadav is also associated with many National and International forums. For rolling out law for Right to Education, Yogendra Yadav was made a member of National Advisory Council in the year 2010. Yogendra Yadav will take on Congress MP Rao Inderjeet Singh, who’s contesting on a BJP ticket this time.Mayank Gandhi – Aap Candidate Mumbai North WestMayank has been the founder of the India Against Corruption movement and the leader of AAP in Maharashtra. An activist for over 10 years he has regularly confronted local administration on civic issues, an expert on infrastructure issues, he was a member the team that drafted the Nagar Raj Bill and has also contributed in large measure to the formation of the RTI Act. A member of the National Executive of the Aam Aadmi Party, Mayank is spearheading the Lok Sabha campaign in the State and is proving to be a veritable crowd puller, with his gentle demeanour and profound insights on life and on the lack of conviction in public representation. Mayank Gandhi will take on Congress MP Gurudas Kamat.Medha Patkar – AAP Candidate, Mumbai North EastMedha Patkar is a name that needs no introduction, a social activist who has led the struggle for the people affected by the controversial Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. She founded the Narmada Bachoao Andolan and National Alliance of People's Movements and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Goldman Environmental Prize, Amnesty International's Human Rights Defender's Award and the BBC's Green Ribbon Page on award.an advocate of human rights, Patkar founded her campaigns on two basic tenets in the Indian constitution: the rights to life and to livelihoodMeera Sanyal – AAP Candidate Mumbai SouthWith a distinguished career that ranges from investment banking and micro finance, Meera recently quit her assignment as CEO and Chairperson with the Royal Bank of Scotland to join politics and work towards the best practices and policies that India should adopt to alleviate many of it's problems and challenges. She has formerly worked with ABN Amro, Lazards and Grindlays and in each of her stints, she found herself engaging actively with community programmes. Her work with children and disadvantaged communities she says, has given her valuable insights into lapses in policy and she is hopeful her experience in banking and finance will find expression as a solution provider for the nation. Meera will take on Union Minister Milind Deora.Habung Payeng – AAP candidate, West ArunachalHe is an information commissioner in Arunachal Pradesh and a member of the National Executive of AAP will contest from Arunachal West constituency. He is counted as one of the most strict and adept information officers in the country. Before becoming the Information Commissioner Habung Pyang was actively contributing to social work.Vijay Pandhare – AAP Candidate, NashikAn engineer, former bureaucrat and member of the state level technical advisory committee on irrigation, who has raised several pertinent questions about irregularities in the use of public funds in this sector, Vijay Pandhare has repeatedly locked horns with the establishment over the lack of transparency in modalities, in a career spanning 32 years defined by the highest standards of integrity in public service.In 2013, Vijay blew the lid off an irrigation scam in Maharashtra that is estimated to be about 70,000 crore rupees if not more, leading to the resignation of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar who had held the irrigation portfolio for a decade. His revelations focussed attention on the norms flouted in the grant and administrative approvals of thousands of crores for irrigation projects, the poor quality of delivery by contractors, inflated budgets and irregularities in purchase of materials. Spiritual, his early influences include Sant Tukaram and Dyaneshwar and he hopes to rekindle commitment and integrity in public systems.Alok Agarwal – AAP Candidate, KhandwaA veteran activist of the “Narmada Bachao Andolan” (1990-2014) will contest from Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. He completed B.Tech from IIT Kanpur. His dream is to provide empower the common man so that no political party may be able to exploit them anymore. He is inspired by the idea of Swaraj. His active involvement in the Narmada Bachao Andolan has helped him realize the struggles of the aam aadmi and encouraged him to dedicate himself to serve the nation through active involvement in politics. He believes that the Andolan must go beyond their present definitions and we must work together with other similar forces to bring about a change in the system.Lingraj – AAP Candidate, BargarhFormer National President of the Samajwadi Jan Parishad will contest from Bargarh, Odisha. He has been a socio-political activist since 1996 and worked for alternate politics. He was part of various farmer related activities and people’s movements in the state. In his words, “I am seeing the anti-corruption aggressiveness and the idea of decentralization as a situation full of possibilities for agitation based parties like ours”.H S Phulka – AAP Candidate, LudhianaAn eminent lawyer who has been handling cases pertaining to the 1984 riots and has been fighting for justice for the victims for the last 30 years will contest from Ludhiana, Punjab. He is strongly committed to free, fair and transparent elections and governance. Union Minister and Congress leader Manish Tewari is the sitting MP from the constituency. Mr. Phulka will take on Manish Tewari in Ludhiana.Khalid Parvez – AAP Candidate, MoradabadKhalid Parvez is a social entrepreneur. He’s been active in the field of education. He will take on Congress MP Mohammed Azharuddin.Yogesh Dahiya- AAP Candidate, SaharanpurYogesh Dahiya is a member of the National Executive of the party. He’s been actively involved in farmers’ movement.SECOND LIST1. Rajmohan Gandhi - AAP candidate from East Delhi, DelhiRajmohan Gandhi is an eminent scholar and journalist. Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and C. Rajgopalachari, Shri Gandhi is a biographer and a research professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. He is also a Scholar in residence at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar. He was also the convener of the all-party joint committee of both houses addressing the condition of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Parliament.2. Shekhada Atulbhai Govindbhai - AAP candidate from Junagrah, GujaratShekhada Atulbhai Govindbhai is an engineer by training. He is an active Janlokpal campaigner and leader of Farmers' Land Acquisition Andolan in Junagarh. He is a strong proponent of good governance.3. Naveen Jaihind - AAP candidate from Rohtak, HaryanaAn eminent social worker, Naveen led the movement for Right to Information Act in Haryana and campaigned for Swaraj in the state. He has been organising blood donation camps and body organ donation pledge camps. Under the name “Jaihind” he formed an organisation of students on 15th. August 2006. Naveen has been associated with Janlokpal movement right from the beginning.4.Balwinder Kaur - AAP candidate form Kurukshetra, HaryanaShe is a member of Bhartiya Kisan Union. She was lodged in jail for eight days for her struggle for farmers rights. She is also president of Pharunijattan Mahila Mandal.5. Poonam Chand Ratti - AAP candidate form Sirsa, HaryanaShri Ratti retired from fire brigade department in 2013. He's a well known social worker. He worked tirelessly for the cause of pensioners and safai karmcharis.6. Yudhbir singh Khyalia - AAP candidate from Hisar, HaryanaA retired IAS officer, Sh Khyalia, has done his PhD on "Management of safe blood transfusion" and MA in public administration His name was listed in Limca Book of Records, 1998 edition for organizing “Rakt Daan Jaagran Mela". He was also awarded with "Mother Teresa Memorial Award" and was lected President of Indian Society of Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology (ISBTI), India in the year 2009.He has been actively involved in total sanitation and literacy campaign.7. Jaisingh Thekedar – AAP candidate from Sonipat, HaryanaHe is an advocate by profession and president of BAR association for last two years. He is an active social worker for last 8 years. He was secretary of Arya Pratinidhi Sabha. He was sarpanch of kasanda village and president of gaushala. He has been involved in the movement against land acquisition.8. Dr. Rajan Sushant - AAP candidate from Kangra, Himachal PrasadHe is ex MP from kangra. He played an active role in Jaypee Pond Dam rehablitation, farmer and worker movements and has been jailed many times during public movements. He was youngest legislature in 1982. He was elected as MP for four times from Himachal Pradesh.9. Bhawna Bhavesh VasnikBhawna Wasnik is a professor of home economics in Amravati and soon this young mother of two will be an inspiration to women in this country, as she takes on the challenge of contesting against established names in the Shiv Sena bastion. Bhavna has worked towards creating awareness about AIDS and conducted programmes for special children. The cause of the nomadic and much maligned Pardhi tribes is close to her heart and she has been working with social workers in the area to design programmes, that will help them generate income and sustained livelihood.10. Sameena Abdulmajid KhanRaising pertinent questions about the abysmal performance of public representatives is a young lady in black robes, Sameena Khan. A lawyer who represents labour unions and others in the labour and industrial courts of Sangli, Sameena is exposed to many of the crucial issues in the area and articulates them vociferously. Born and brought up in Miraj, Sameera believes the youth of this nation must don the mantle of representation and work towards inclusive growth and development , to oppose the indifference and arrogance of established political scions.11. Maruti Sahebraw BhapkarA lone crusader who has long protested against the inability of the government to provide housing for slum dwellers, Maruti Bhapkar is one of the strongest voices against corruption in Maharashtra. A former independent municipal councillor, Maruti has been a vociferous RTI activist who has raised several pertinent questions on the SEZs in the Ratnagiri and Maval regions and led agitations by people displaced and affected by Lavasa. Maruti Bhapkar is the voice of hope that this nation needs, in an era when the nexus between the politicians and the land mafia threatens the life and livelihood of the rural populace.12. Wamanrao SudaishiraoAll are equal but some are more equal observes Wamanrao. A lawyer and relentless crusader against the inequalities of the system and lack of focus on alleviation of inequities, Wamanrao is in the forefront of grass roots movements in Maharashtra. A former member of the Maharashtra assembly, he has strived for better governance and raised the bar in public representation.13. Lalit BabarA strong and resilient figure espousing the socialist cause in Maharashtra is Lalit Babar. Born to agricultural workers in Sangola village of Sholapur, Lalit has a degree in political science and a diploma in journalism. He was deeply influenced by the JP movement and has worked tirelessly to create water resources in the drought prone areas of Maharashtra. Formerly employed with the State Bank Of India, Lalit has always remained connected with community development initiatives and has presented a paper at the World Social Forum in Brazil. As founding member of a dalit organisation that engages with communities in seven states of India, he has focussed attention on developing livelihood for deprived sections especially women, farmers and youth . His vision seeks an awakening among people, through a developmental process based on the founding principles of equality, liberty and social justice.14. Subahsh LomteThe unorganized sector in India continues to be the most vulnerable, devoid of any social security or benefit . Spearheading the movement for rethink and focus on the issues concerning this sector is Subhas Lomte. An activist based in Aurangabad, Subhash has led organisations that work towards mobilising agricultural workers, hamals ( coolies) ,construction workers and domestic workers against social and economic exploitation. He has agitated relentlessly for minimum wages, insurance and financial support from governments for labour in this sector so that they can access the primary needs of livelihood, education and health and ensure a better environment for future generations. Subhash has been a part of the Marathwada Vikas Andolan, Land to the Tiller movement and Dalit Shishyavrutty Wadh Andolan. He has a post graduate degree in biochemistry and is based in Aurangabad.15. Sanjeev SaneLong associated with veteran socialist leader Bhai Vaidya and the Samajvadi Janparishad , Sanjeev Sane is a popular and respected mass leader of Maharashtra. He has over the years,been a part of and led several agitations against systemic malpractices and indifference of local governance to needs of the disadvantaged. He was an active associate of the Jan Lokpal movement and was among the few who believed that the movement needs to find resonance within the political space if it has to be an agent of change and transform Indian polity.16. Nandu MadhavAn acclaimed theatre and film artiste, Nandu Madhav is known for his well defined views on governance and policy. Nandu recently donned the lead role in 'Harishachandrachi factory', India's official entry to the Osacrs in 2010. In the two decades spent in the Marathi theatre milieu and in his travels across Maharashtra, he has experienced the struggles and helplessness of the populace as they struggled to avail of basic livelihood and opportunities and been fuelled by the desire to contribute to systemic change and improving delivery mechanisms. Nandu is best known for ' Shivaji Underground in Bhimnagar Mohalla ' , a play directed by him and which won commercial and critical acclaim . The play busted many myths and is no less than a revelation of the true spirit and values of Shivaji Maharaj as a leader of every community and segment of society, be it the Dalits, Muslims or Hindus.17. Deelip MhaskeA resident of Kandivali in Mumbai, Dilip lost his home, a 10 x 10 tenement in a slum demolition drive several years ago. Since then, this industrious young man has acquired degrees in law, social work and a doctorate from the USA. Born to parents who farmed in Jalna , Deelip's commitment to developing solutions in healthcare and education for the most disadvantaged strata of society is reflected in his work and engagements with civil society . Nominated for the Mann Award , which recognizes innovations in health and human rights, Deelip has transformed the lives of several communities living in five slum tenements of Mumbai. He has also instrumental in advocating land for 18 lakh landless farmers in Maharashtra under the Swabhiman Yojana in 2005. Deelip hopes to raise a generation of Indians who will be equipped to fight for their rights and usher in systemic change.18. Prashant MishraLong troubled by the state of the nation, Prashant is a software professional who has charted a career in software services and management and is now set to apply his skill sets in public representation. Prashant grew up in Vidharbha, studying in local government schools and later acquired a bachelors degree in electrical engineering in India and a masters in electronics engineering in the USA. He and his spouse manage software businesses, with offices in the USA and Nagpur. Prashant has been closely involved in several endeavours in the social development sector and was a part of the Anna movement.19. Aneeta HindoliyaAnita is a dynamic lady in Ujjain. She has a sound family background. She also runs a pertol pump. She has been fighting for poors and women related issues.20. Kailash AwasyaLocal, well educated aadiwaasi community leader; did an MA, tought in a government school and left his job in a couple of years to get involved in anti displacement movement(Narmada Bachao Aandolan). Very highly regraded in his community. It's a rare find because it has not been easy to find community leaders and candidates from ST seats.21. Capt. Abdul Nasir HanfeeHe is a retd. Vir Chakra Prapt Wing Commander. He is originally from Mhow (Indore). He has good management capabilities22. Paras SaklechaParas is a Ex-MLA (Independent). He has raised maximum questions in MP assembly. He has raised VYAPAM issue and malnutrition issue in MP. Has an extremely clean image.23. Khuman Singh ArmoHe is a retd. DSP belonging to Mandla, Who is willingly working as a farmer. He has been very sympathatic to the plight and concerned of his fellow farmers, tribal children and women. He has traveled extensively in rural Mandla district. He is working towards health and education of the poor and tribals.24. Bhagawat Singh RajputB S Rajput has been associated with Party/IAC since beginning. He has a good network with many veteran politicians of MP. He is politically mature and has been working in Vidisha constituency from very long time.25. Dr. Dharamvira GandhiHe is a famous cardiologist in punjab and much appreciated in rural areas. He has been a student activist and been jailed for opposing emergency. He has been a founder and active member of human and democratic rights bodies, while in government services he developed rural health care model and ensured public participation in running hospitals and health care programmes in rural areas.26. Major Surendra Kumar PuniaThe youngest recipient of the President’s award - Vishist Seva Medal in 2013 and a qualified doctor, he will contest from Sikar constituency in Rajasthan. He was involved in counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir and had first hand exposure to the happenings in Kashmir. He was inspired by the Jan Lokpal Andolan and retired from the army to dedicate himself to the service of the nation.27. Ashok kumar JainAshok Kumar Jain is AAP Convener in Rajasthan and is a founder member of the party. He is the first person to implement the Right to Recall in India (in a municipal body in Rajasthan)28. Raj KadyanRetired as Lt General (deputy chief of Army staff) from Indian army. Worked for welfare of Ex servicemen. Formed an organization ISEM for ex servicemen. Fought a battle for one rank one pension for ex servicesmen. Stays in Gurgaon.29. Dr. Muzaffar Bhatt:He is an eminent Right to Information activist, who’s been fighting for the rights of the people of J&K.

Look at the List of Indian Politician Graduated from IITs, NITs, IIMs and Prestigious Colleges of IndiaThe IITs and NITs were to train high level engineers and technologists to help the country to progress. The return of investment made on IITians & NITians be reaped only when they contribute towards scientific- technological development of the country and not by entering politics or heading some bank, even if it is RBI. Otherwise there is no use of technical education imparted to them. Many of them went off to the USA and served Microsoft, Google or Apple leaving India for good. There is no requirement for these, taxpayer paid, virtuosi, to return and serve the country at least for five years or so.IITians stop going to USA to make money.Stay here and make India better than USA. Contribute to the country where which made you what you are today. What else Indian govt. will do after spending millions of taxpayer’s rupees for their technical education…………gift them ivory tower?Prem Das Rai (Prem Das Rai)Born: July 31, 1954 (age 60 years), Darjeeling, Sikkim,India)Political Party: Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF)Member of Parliament (MP) of 15th & 16th Lok Sabha (Lower House): 2009-2014 & 2014-2019.Educations :(a) Schooling from Wynberg Allen School, Mussoorie(b)Graduation, B. Tech. (Chemical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur(c) Post Graduation, MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad (1978)He has the distinction of being the first Member of Parliament with both Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management degrees.In 2002, he was awarded the prestigious and selective Eisenhower Fellowship (USA) for his contribution to Sikkim’s economic and industrial growth.2. Manohar Parrikar(Manohar Parrikar)Born: December 13, 1955 (age 58), Gaud Saraswat Brahmin family at Mapusa, Goa.Political Party: Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha from U.P.: Defence Minister (9 Nov.2014)Schooling:Loyola High School, Margao.Graduation: B. Tech. (metallurgical engineering) from IIT Bombay in 1978.He is the first IIT graduate to become the Chief Minister of any Indian state.Manohar Parrikar and Nandan Nilekani, former Chairman of the new Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), have graduated together from IIT Bombay in the year 1978.3. Jairam Ramesh(Jairam Ramesh)Born: 9 April 1954 (age 60) in Chikmagalur, Karnataka.Father: Mr. C.K. Ramesh a Hebbar Iyengar, was a Professor of Civil Engineering in IIT Bombay.Political Party: Indian National Congress (INC), Ex-Cabinet Minister in Rural Development.Member of Parliament in Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh since June, 2004.Schooling: St. Xavier's School, Ranchi in 1961–1963.Graduation: B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from IIT Bombay in 1975.Post-Graduation: Master of Science in Public Policy and Public Management, in between 1975-77.In 1977–78, at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), he studied technology policy, economics, engineering, and management, as part of the newly established interdisciplinary technology policy programme.Books: Kautilya Today: Jairam Ramesh on a Globalizing India, Making sense of Chindia4. Jayant Sinha(Jayant Sinha)Born: April 21, 1963 (age 51) in Giridih, JharkhandFather: Mr. Yashwant Sinha, a senior Indian politician and former External Affairs Minister and Finance Minister of India.Political Party: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Minister of State for Finance since 2014.Education: Schooling from St. Michael's School in Patna and St. Columbus in Delhi.Graduation: B. Tech. from IIT Delhi in 1985,Post-Graduation: M.S. in Energy Management & Policy from the University of Pennsylvania in 1986, and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1992.5. Arvind Kejriwal(Arvind Kejriwal)Born: August 16, 1968 (age 46), Siwani, Bhiwani, Haryana. Former civil servant (IRS).Father: Mr. Gobind Ram Kejriwal, an electrical engineer, who graduated from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra,Political Party: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Education: Schooling from Campus School in Hisar and Christian missionary school at Sonipat.Graduation: B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.The social activist turned politician went on join the IRS before quitting his job to join the anti-corruption crusade which made him a national figure.Kejriwal was sworn in as the second-youngest chief minister of Delhi on 28 December 2013, after Chaudhary Brahm Prakash who became chief minister at the age of 34.On 14 February 2014 he resigned as Chief Minister after failing to table the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Delhi AssemblyAwards: Ashoka Fellow(2004), Civic Engagement.Ramon Magsaysay Award (2006) for Emergent Leadership.Books: Swaraj. HarperCollins Publishers India. 2012. ISBN 9350299372.6. Ajit Singh (Ajit Singh (politician)Born: 12 February 1939 (age 75 years) Bhadola in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.Father: former Prime Minister of India late Mr. Choudhary Charan Singh.Political Party: Rashtriya Lok DalEx-Minister of Civil Aviation in UPA govt. from Dec.2011 to May,2014.Schooling: Col. Brown Cambridge School in Dehradun (1956).Graduation: Page on b.sc., from Lucknow University, B.Tech. from IIT KharagpurPost-Graduation: M.S. fromIllinois Institute of Technology. He was a computer scientist by profession.In May 2014, Ajit Singh lost the parliamentary election from Baghpat to former Commissioner of Police, Bombay, Satyapal Singh of Bhartiya Janata Party. His son Jayant Choudhary also lost the election from Mathura.7. Prithviraj Chavan (Prithviraj Chavan)Born: 17 March 1946 (age 68 years) Indore, Madhya Pradesh, 22nd Ex-Chief Minister of Maharashtra.Political Party: Indian National Congress (INC).Father: Dajisaheb Chavan (died, 1973) Ex-Minister in the cabinets of Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri andIndira Gandhi.Schooling: Nutan Marathi School (a Hindi-medium school) in Delhi.Graduation: B. Tech. (Mechanical Engineering ) from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in 1967.Post-Graduation: Master of Science degree from the University of California, Berkeley.He wrote articles on computer science; engineering design; and also contributed to research in computerization. He also worked briefly in the USA as a design engineer, working on defence electronics, anti-submarine warfare, and computer storage systems.8. Somnath Bharti (Somnath Bharti)Born: May 10, 1974 (age 40) Hisua Bazar in Nawada, Bihar.Political Party: Aam Aadmi Party, Ex-Minister of Law, Tourism, Administrative Reforms, Art & Culture in the Government of DelhiEducation: Degree in law from University of Delhi.Post-graduation: Page on m.sc. from IIT DelhiIn 2013, Malviya Nagar constituency in the Delhi state assembly elections, Somnath Bharti won the seat, defeating Arti Mehra of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the incumbent Kiran Walia of the Indian National Congress. Walia had won the seat in 1999, 2003, and 2008 and had been education minister in the earlier government, while Mehra, who has represented the neighbouring Hauz Khas constituency for many years, had been Mayor of Delhi in 2007-2009. In contrast, Bharti was new to politics.IIT Kanpur Alumni contested for Member of Parliament (16th Lok Sabha) elections 20141. P.D. Rai (BT/CHE/76) is a sitting MP from Sikkim since 2009. He is the first IIT and IIM graduate to become a Loksabha MP in last election. He is with Sikkim National Congress and contesting from Sikkim again. His website is:Prem Das Rai Sikkim mp contact address & email2. R. K. Misra (BT/CE/89) Winner of Lead India [Times of India Award] given by Hon. Abdul Kalam: President of India. Contesting from Sitapur from his Navbharat Party and fielding many candidates from various locations. His website is:Nav Bharat | Democratic Party3. Alok Agarwal (BT/CHE/89) Aam Adami Party, Contesting it from Khandwa, M.P.Profile Unavailable4. Shailendra Pratap Singh (BT/ME/96) Aam Adami Party, is contesting from Sultanpur UP Donate for Shailendra Pratap SinghLok Sabha Elections 2014 Contestants from Top Colleges of India(1) Nandan Nilekani (Nandan Nilekani)Nandan Nilekani, one of the founders of Infosys, had joined the congress before the elections and was given the south Banglore ticket. The former IT honcho holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai.Nandan Nilekani is an Indian entrepreneur, bureaucrat and politician. He was the Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India. After a successful career at Infosys, he headed the Government of India's technology committee, TAGUP.Born: June 2, 1955 (age 59), Bengaluru, Karnataka (in Konkani Brahmin community)Education: Bishop Cotton Boys' School and St. Joseph High School Dharwad, Karnataka.B. Tech. (Electrical Engineering) from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.Children: Jahnavi NilekaniParents: Mohan Rao Nilekani, Durga NilekaniNilekani was awarded one of India's highest civilian honours, the Padma Bhushan, in 2006.In 2006, he was named Businessman of the Year by Forbes Asia.(2) Arun Jaitley (Arun Jaitley)The BJP stalwart made his debut in elections when he announced his candidacy for the Amritsar seat. Arun Jaitley is a graduate of commerce from Sri Ram College of commerce and also holds a law degree from the Delhi University.Arun Jaitley is currently the Minister of Finance, Minister of Corporate Affairs and Minister of Information and Broadcasting of India. He is a member of the BJP.Born: December 28, 1952 (age 61), New DelhiOffice: Minister of Finance of India since 2014Spouse: Sangeeta Jaitley (m. 1982)Party: Bharatiya Janata PartyEducation: University of Delhi (1977), Shri Ram College of Commerce (1973), St. Xavier's School, Delhi (1969–1970).Children: Sonali Jaitley, Rohan Jaitley.(3) Sachin Pilot (Sachin Pilot)The young turk of the Indian National Congress is an alumnus of St Stephens College, Delhi. Pilot held the position of the minister of corporate affairs in the last UPA government’s cabinet. He is the state president of the congress from Rajasthan and won lok sabha seat from Ajmer.Sachin Pilot is a politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He represented Ajmer constituency of Rajasthan at member of Indian Parliament in the 15th Lok Sabha.Born: September 7, 1977 (age 37), SaharanpurSpouse: Sarah Pilot (m. 2004)Parents: Rajesh PilotParty: Indian National CongressEducation: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, US (2002).Children: Aaran Pilot, Vehaan Pilot(4) Medha Patkar (Medha Patkar)The famous social activist and the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan is a part of the AAP and contested and defeated from the North East Mumbai constituency. Before she became a national figure for her social work she earned an M.A. in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She left her position on the faculty of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences as well as her unfinished PhD when she became immersed in the tribal and peasant communities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.[Medha Patkar is an Indian social activist and social reformer turned politician. She is the founder member of Narmada Bachao Andolan and was National Convener of National Alliance of People's Movements.Born: December 1, 1954 (age 60), MumbaiParent: Mrs. Indu and Mr. Vasant KhanolkarEducation: Tata Institute of Social SciencesAwards and honours:1991: Right Livelihood Award1992: Goldman Environment Award1995: Green Ribbon Award for Best International Political Campaigner by BBC England1999: Human Rights Defender's Award from Amnesty International, Germany1999: M.A. Thomas National Human Rights Award from Vigil India Movement1999: Deena Nath Mangeshkar Award1999: Mahatma Phule Award(5) Meenakshi Lekhi (Meenakshi Lekhi)The BJP national spokesperson is famous for appearing on national television and representing her party in the various debates on news shows. Lekhi completed her education from Hindu college, Delhi. She contested and won from New Delhi for a seat in the 16th Lok Sabha.Age: 46 Years.Spouse: Shri Aman LekhiEducation: Hindu College, University of Delhi(6) Gurudas Kamat (Gurudas Kamat)The Congresses candidate for the Mumbai North West constituency is a commerce graduate from R.A. Podar College, Mumbai and also holds a law degree from Government Law College Mumbai. He also did post-graduation in MBA.Born: October 5, 1954 (age 60), Ankola, Uttara Kannada,Karnataka.Party: Indian National Congress(7) Dr Kirit Somaiya (Kirit Somaiya)Dr. Kirit Somaiya, the BJP candidate contested and won for the Mumbai North East seat is a chartered accountant. He passed out as Chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartererd Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1979and also secured a rank in the All India Merit List. He was also conferred with a Doctorate from the Mumbai University in 2005 – “Ph.D in Finance – Capital Market – Small Investors Protection.”(8) Sujan Chakraborty (Sujan Chakraborty)The Communist Party of India (CPI-Marxist) candidate from Jadavpur completed his graduation and post-graduation in the Pharmaceutical Engineering from Jadavpur University. Later, he earned his PhD from the same university.Born: 16 March 1959 (age 55), South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.(9) Mallika Sarabhai (Mallika Sarabhai)Mallika Sarabhai is an activist and Indian classical dancer from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Daughter of a classical dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai and renowned space scientist Vikram Sarabhai, Mallika is an accomplished Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer.Born: May 9, 1954 (age 60), Ahmedabad, Gujrat.Education: MBA from Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad in 1974, Doctorate in Organisational Behaviour from the Gujarat University in 1976.Parents: Vikram Sarabhai, Mrinalini SarabhaiChildren: Revanta Sarabhai, Anahita SarabhaiSiblings: Kartikeya SarabhaiAwards and honours:Padma Bhushan, third highest civilian award in India, 2010Crystal Award by World Economic Forum, 2008 .Theatre Pasta Theatre Awards, 2007.Nominated as one among 1000 women for Nobel Peace Prize, 2005.(10) E Sarathbabu (Sarathbabu Elumalai)Sarathbabu Elumalai is an Indian entrepreneur, social worker and politician. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (Pilani). He is the winner of several awards such as CNN-IBN Award for Young Indian Leader, 'Pepsi-MTV Youth Icon' and 'Example to Youth Award'. His story is a true motivation for people aspiring to rise up in life through sheer hard work.The IITs ALUMNIAs of 2008[update], the alumni of IIT number more than 170,000. The IITians are known for their loyalty to their alma mater and many IIT Alumni Associations are active in India and abroad. The IIT alumni either help their alma mater in the form of donations, or by preferential job opportunities extended to students from the IITs. The Vinod Gupta School of Management at IIT Kharagpur and Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management at IIT Bombay are management schools within IITs that have been established largely by alumni donations; these schools were named after their benefactors.Many IIT's alumni have become entrepreneurs, includingN. R. Narayana Murthy (co-founder and former chairman of Infosys),Rajendra S. Pawar (Co-founder and Chairman of NIIT),Vinod Khosla (co-founder, Sun Microsystems),Ajit Gupta (founder, president and CEO of Aryaka),Anurag Dikshit (co-founder of PartyGaming)Suhas S. Patil (founder and Chairman Emeritus Cirrus Logic Inc.)Gunjan Sinha, (co-founder of eGain and MetricStream)Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, (Founders of Flipkart, one of the biggest e-commerce firms in India.)Sumant Sinha, businessmanOther alumni have achieved leading positions in corporations, such as:Rajat Gupta (former Managing Director, McKinsey),Nikesh Arora (Vice Chairman of SoftBank Corp. and CEO of SoftBank Internet and Media, Inc. (SIMI)),Sundar Pichai (Senior Vice President at Google, where he oversees Android (operating system), Chrome OS, Google Chrome and Google Apps.)Vic Gundotra (former Senior Vice President at Google.)Amit Singhal (Senior Vice President, Search and Google Fellow at Google.)Arun Sarin (former CEO, Vodafone),Victor Menezes (Senior Vice Chairman, Citigroup),Kanwal Rekhi (CTO, Novell),Padmasree Warrior (CTO, Cisco Systems).Ashishkumar Chauhan (MD & CEO, BSE)IIT alumni have also pursued careers in politics; for example:Krishan Kant (former Vice-President of India),Manohar Parrikar (former Chief Minister of Goa, Defense Minister of India ),Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Finance, Government of India, former Partner at McKinsey & Company and Managing Director at Omidyar NetworkArvind Kejriwal (former Indian Revenue Service officer and the former Chief Minister of Delhi).Many alumni have gained significant recognition:Duvvuri Subbarao was the Former Governor of Reserve Bank of India,Raghuram Rajan is the Current Governor of Reserve Bank of India,Sushantha Kumar Bhattacharyya was awarded the CBE, a knighthood, and Padma Bhushan,Kota Harinarayana was a Padma Shri awardee and distinguished scientist at DRDO;V. C. Kulandaiswamy was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan,Arogyaswami Paulraj well known for his work in wireless technology was awarded Padma Bhushan,Narendra Karmarkar is also known for his work in applied mathematicsChetan Bhagat is an author, columnist, screenwriter, and speaker.Many IITians have contributed to innovations in science and technology, such asPulickel Ajayan a pioneering scientist in the field of carbon nanotubes