Pankaj Pushkar


Pankaj Pushkar is an Indian politician and a member of the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi in India. He represents the Timarpur constituency of Delhi and is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party political party.

Early life and education

Pankaj Pushkar was born in Gajraula. He attended the Chaudhary Charan Singh University and attained Master of Arts degree.

Political career

Pankaj Pushkar has been a MLA for one term. He represented the Timarpur constituency and is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party political party.
On 1 September 2015, he protested against his own party over their neglecting of the demands of the people of his constituency on dengue deaths. Pushkar led a march to the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal's residence and protested. Pushkar attempted to meet the Chief Minister and hand over a memorandum but was stopped by the police and was not allowed to meet the Chief Minister. He also accused the government of not being sensitive to backward castes.
On 18 October 2015, Pushkar accused the Delhi government of "suppressing" his voice in the Assembly and said there were "permanent barricades" between the ministers and the public in the capital.

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