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[[File:Ajay Dutt Full.jpg|thumb|Ajay Dutt MLA from Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency Delhi]]
'''Ajay Dutt '''is an Indian politician who is a member of the [[Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi]]. He is a member of the [[Aam Aadmi Party]] and represents [[Ambedkar Nagar (Delhi Assembly constituency)|Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency]].<ref name=" Election result ">{{cite news|title= Election result |publisher=Election commission of India|accessdate=9 January 2017|url=http://eciresults.nic.in/StatewiseU05.htm}}</ref> He holds an MBA degree and was a partner in an IT services company before joining politics.

==Early life and education==
Ajay Dutt was born in Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi in 1975. He had a difficult childhood due to family conditions. His father was physically challenged and his mother was the only earning member in the family. Dutt took up odd jobs to support his family. Even as a school student, he worked as a Lightman in weddings and learned photography to meet his expense in studies.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/How-ordinary-trio-became-Aam-Aadmi-Partys-MLAs/articleshow/46211187.cms|title=How ordinary trio became Aam Aadmi Party's MLAs|last=Lalchandani|first=Neha|date=12 February 2015|work=The Economic Times|access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref> Dutt went on to study in [[University of Delhi|Delhi University]] and graduated in the year 1996. Soon after college he wanted to prepare for civil services exam but due to situation in the family he had to take up job. He also attained a Master of Business Administration degree from [[Amity University, Noida]] and excelled in IT services business.

== Professional career ==
[[File:Ajay-Dutt New-Era.jpg|thumb|Ajay Dutt during his IT Business Years]]
[[File:Seminar for cadres for political parties2.jpg|thumb|Ajay Dutt at the Shangai Seminar for Cadres for Political parties organised by the Shangai Party institute of CPC]]
Dutt partnered in starting his own IT services firm. He was an IT industry expert with several of his interviews appearing in IT services and technology magazines like [https://www.siliconindia.com/ Silicon India] and other popular Indian dailies like [[The Times of India|Times of India]] and [[The Economic Times]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.siliconindia.com/magazine-articles-in/When-the-Going-gets-Tough-YLZT864561138.html|title=When the Going gets Tough..|website=siliconindia|access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/bangalore-hires-maximum-nri-execs/articleshow/12617446.cms|title=Bangalore hires maximum NRI execs|last=Tejaswi|first=Mini Joseph|date=11 April 2012|work=The Economic Times|access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref> He has been to several countries and represented India in some of the international Summits. He was part of the Indian delegation of Peace ambassadors attending global peace summit at Seoul, South Korea organised by [[Universal Peace Federation|Universal PeaceFederation]] in February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/432137-a-network-of-peace-builders|title=A network of peace-builders|website=thenews.com.pk|language=en|access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref> He was also selected in the team of 19 from 9 political parties of India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal who attended the seminar for cadres of political parties from South Asian Countries organised by [http://www.sdx.sh.cn/html/home/news/121124.html Shangai party institute of CPC].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sdx.sh.cn/html/home/news/121124.html|title=A Delegation of Cadres from Political Parties in Several South Asian Nations Paid a Visit to China|website=sdx.sh.cn|access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref> He has also volunteered with NGOs where he used to serve visually impaired and used to work in old age homes as a service. He is a nature lover and loves to serve the human and animal community.

Ajay Dutt has been a supporter of [[Anna Hazare]] movement from its very early days. He eventually joined [[Aam Aadmi Party]] (AAP) to bring systemic changes in bureaucratic system and politics. He was at the head of business and operations when he finally decided to join AAP.<ref name=":4" />

==Political career==
[[File:Sep19 Pic.jpg|thumb|Ajay Dutt with CM of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal during a Press conference in September 2019]]
[[File:With CM Kejriwal and Dy.CM Manish Sisodia.jpg|thumb|With CM Kejriwal and Dy.CM Manish Sisodia during an inspection of work in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency]]
Even before joining politics during his graduation years, Ajay Dutt contested and won in union elections and held the post of Vice president.<ref name=":4" /> After joining AAP, Ajay Dutt campaigned in Ambedkar Nagar for the party nominee in 2013 Delhi Assembly election. In 2014 Lok Sabha election he also managed the North Bangalore Lok Sabha constituency for the party which he has expressed to be a learning curve before making an entry into formal politics. Following this Mr Dutt returned to Delhi and his home constituency Dr. Ambedkar Nagar after 16 years. In early 2015 when fresh elections were announced AAP fielded Ajay Dutt who has been an AAP volunteer in Ambedkar Nagar. Ajay Dutt won over his predecessor by a margin of 42460 votes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/news/delhi/ajay-dutt-aap-candidate-from-ambedkar-nagar-won-with-42460-votes-constituency-wise-delhi-election-results-276594/|title=Ajay Dutt AAP candidate from Ambedkar Nagar won with 42,460 votes: Constituency wise Delhi Election Results|last=Jadhav|first=Prathamesh|date=10 February 2015|website=India.com|language=en|access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref> Ever since then he has been representing Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency<ref name="Candidate affidavit" /> and carrying out various development activities in this constituency. In an online survey conducted by www.mlareportcard.com in 2015 MLA Ajay Dutt got the highest score 4.75 out of 5 to become the most popular MLA amongst all MLAs of Delhi Legislative Assembly.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bhadas4media.com/kejriwal-delhi-government/|title=केजरीवाल सरकार के 100 दिन का रिपोर्ट कार्ड, पास हुए या फेल, क्या कहती है दिल्ली {{!}} No. 1 Indian Media News Portal|website=bhadas4media.com|language=en-US|access-date=24 September 2019}}</ref> He is considered to be one of the most accessible MLAs in Delhi. In a comprehensive survey conducted by [https://www.praja.org/ Praja Foundation] Ajay Dutt won the title "Mr Popular" in the year 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Many-red-marks-on-MLA-report-card/articleshow/54724871.cms|title=Many red marks on MLA report card|date=7 October 2016|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=18 October 2019}}</ref> This was based on his performance on parameters such as accessibility (amongst top 5 MLAs)<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=https://www.praja.org/praja_docs/praja_downloads/Delhi%20MLA%20Councillors%20Card_2016_LR.pdf|title=Delhi MLA Report Card 2016|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> and delivery of Public Service for the year 2016.<ref name=":5" /> In 2018 he was ranked 2 amongst all MLAs perceived to be least corrupt and was also in the list of Top 5 MLAs in terms of overall performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.praja.org/praja_docs/praja_downloads/Delhi%20MLA%20Report%20Card_2018.pdf|title=Delhi MLA Report Card 2018|website=Praja Foundation|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> Post becoming MLA Ajay Dutt has also held important positions in various committees of Delhi government, [[Delhi Legislative Assembly|Delhi Legislative assembly]] and also in governmental bodies of [[South Delhi|South Delhi district]]. Shri Ajay Dutt continues to be in news in developments that took place in 5-year term of the government.

In 2019, Ajay Dutt tore off his shirt in [[Delhi Legislative Assembly|Delhi Assembly]] as a protest against Ravidas temple demolition by DDA ([[Delhi Development Authority]]).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/delhi-s-ambedkar-nagar-mla-ajay-dutt-tears-off-his-shirt-to-protest-against-temple-demolition-119082200814_1.html|title=Delhi's Ambedkar Nagar MLA Ajay Dutt tears off his shirt to protest against temple demolition|agency=Press Trust of India|date=22 August 2019|work=Business Standard India|access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | access-date=18 September 2019 | url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/delhis-ambedkar-nagar-mla-ajay-dutt-tears-off-his-shirt-to-protest-against-temple-demolition/1602134 | title=Delhi's Ambedkar Nagar MLA Ajay Dutt tears off his shirt to protest against temple demolition | website=outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.comhttps//navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/temple-demolition-mla-ajay-dutt-tore-his-shirt-in-protest/articleshow/70788556.cms|title=India News: मंदिर ध्वंस : विधायक अजय दत्त ने विरोध में अपनी कमीज फाड़ी – temple demolition mla ajay dutt tore his shirt in protest|date=22 August 2019|website=Navbharat Times|language=hi|access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref> He also claimed that if DDA gives four-five acres of land for the Ravidas temple to the community, he will give 100 acres of land to the centre.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/give-land-to-followers-will-give-100-acres-in-return/article29226364.ece|title=Give land to followers, will give 100 acres in return|author=Staff Reporter|date=23 August 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=18 September 2019|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

In 2020 elections held for Delhi legislative assembly, [[Aam Aadmi Party]], led by chief minister [[Arvind Kejriwal]] won 62 seats to claim an absolute majority in the elections.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_Delhi_Legislative_Assembly_election|title=2020 Delhi Legislative Assembly election - Wikipedia|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>{{Circular reference|date=October 2020}} From Dr Ambedkar Nagar Constituency Ajay Dutt got re-elected by securing 62,871 votes (62.84% total Votes polled).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/delhi-assembly-polls-2020/story/ambedkar-nagar-assembly-seat-election-results-vote-counting-2020-1645233-2020-02-11|title=Ambedkar Nagar Election Results|last=|first=|date=|website=India Today|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://results.eci.gov.in/DELHITRENDS2020/ConstituencywiseU0548.htm?ac=48|title=Election Commission of India|last=|first=|date=|website=Election Commission of India|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref>

== Posts held ==
Ajay Dutt is the member of Flood Control Committee to recommend, supervise and co-ordinate flood control measures in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Flood Control Order 2019 GNCTD|url=http://dceast.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/1d909f004f92e0ef9639f6a5ebab3720/FCO+new2.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&lmod=-1150221394&CACHEID=1d909f004f92e0ef9639f6a5ebab3720|pages=3}}</ref> He was also the former chairman of District Development Committee (DDC) of South Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianpoliticsandpolicy.wordpress.com/2016/06/27/delhi-government-commemorates-maha-parinirvan-divas-in-ambedkar-nagar-500daysofaap/|title=Delhi Government commemorates Maha Parinirvan Divas in Ambedkar Nagar #500DaysOfAAP|last=roshankar|date=27 June 2016|website=My Experiments with Politics and Policy in India|accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref> Apart from that he is holding important positions including being chairman of some of the committees constituted by the Delhi Legislative Assembly.
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| 01 || 2015 || – || Member, [[Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi]] ||Presently
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|02
|2018
| –
|Chairman, Committee on Papers Laid on the Table (Delhi Vidhan Sabha)<ref name=":3"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://delhiassembly.nic.in/Committee/Committee_2018_2019.htm|title=Delhi Assembly Committees|website=delhiassembly.nic.in|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
|Presently
|-
|03
|2016
|2018
|Chairman, Committee on Welfare of SC/STs (Delhi Vidhan Sabha)<ref name=":1"/><ref name=":0"/>
|Chairman in 2017_18, Member from 2016 to 2018
|-
|04
|2016
|2017
|Member, Public Accounts Committee (Delhi Vidhan Sabha)<ref name=":0"/>
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|-
|05
|2016
| –
|Member, Committee on Govt. undertaking (Delhi Vidhan Sabha)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://delhiassembly.nic.in/Committee/Committee_2016_2017.htm|title=Delhi Assembly Committees|website=delhiassembly.nic.in|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://delhiassembly.nic.in/Committee/Committee_2017_2018.htm|title=Delhi Assembly Committees|website=delhiassembly.nic.in|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://delhiassembly.nic.in/Committee/Committee_2018_2019.htm|title=Delhi Assembly Committees|website=delhiassembly.nic.in|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://delhiassembly.nic.in/Committee/Committee_2019_2020.htm|title=Delhi Assembly Committees|website=delhiassembly.nic.in|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
|Presently
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|06
|2016
| –
|Member, Committee on Environment (Delhi Vidhan Sabha)<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />
|Presently
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|07
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|Member, Delhi Contractual regulatory board.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://labour.delhi.gov.in/content/delhi-advisory-contract-labour-board|title=Delhi Advisory Contract Labour Board {{!}} Labour Commissioner {{!}}|website=labour.delhi.gov.in|access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
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==See also==

*[[Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi]]
*[[Aam Aadmi Party]]

== References ==
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