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{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1994)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Chaitanya Sharma
| image = Office of CS Wiki Profile Photo.png
| office = Member of the [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1994}}
| term_start = 2022
| term_end = 2024
| office1 = Vice-President, BJYM (BJP Yuva Morcha), Himachal Pradesh
| term_start1 =
| term_end1 =
| office2 = BJP Himachal Pradesh State Body Executive Committee (Karyakarini)
| term_start2 =
| term_end2 =
| succeeded =
| predecessor =
| education = [[LLB]], [[Bachelor of Arts]]
| alma_mater = [[Faculty of Law, University of Delhi|Campus Law Centre, Delhi University]], [[George Washington University]]
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| birth_place = [[Una district]], Himachal Pradesh
| constituency = [[Gagret Assembly constituency|Gagret]]
| other_party =
| parents = 
| mother = 
| father = [[Rakesh Sharma (civil servant)|Rakesh Sharma]]
| relatives =
}}

'''Chaitanya Sharma''' (born 1994)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chaitanya Sharma(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- GAGRET(UNA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=https://myneta.info/himachalpradesh2022/candidate.php?candidate_id=184 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=myneta.info}}</ref> is an Indian politician from [[Himachal Pradesh]]. He was a member of the [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] from [[Gagret Assembly constituency]] in [[Una district]]. He won the [[2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] and became one of the youngest MLAs in the [[14th Himachal Pradesh Assembly|Himachal Pradesh Assembly]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Neurosurgeon, U’khand ex-CS son among five first-time winners |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/neurosurgeon-u-khand-ex-cs-son-among-five-first-time-winners-101670530060667-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |date=9 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Live |first=A. B. P. |date=2022-12-08 |title=Gagret Election 2022 Final Results LIVE: INC Candidate CHAITANYA SHARMA wins from Gagret , Details Inside |url=https://news.abplive.com/elections/gagret-election-result-2022-live-updates-constituency-vote-counting-result-winner-loser-tally-bjp-congress-aap-himachal-pradesh-assembly-election-result-news-1568244 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2024-06-04 |title=Himachal Assembly bypoll results 2024: Congress wins 4 of 6 seats in Himachal Assembly bypolls, MLA strength reaches 38 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/himachal-pradesh-assembly/himachal-assembly-bypoll-results-2024/article68250698.ece |access-date=2024-12-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Chaitanya Sharma holding LL.B. from the [[Faculty of Law, University of Delhi|University of Delhi]] (2021) and a double major in International Policy and Religion,<ref>{{cite web |title=Shimla News: चैतन्य के पिता राकेश शर्मा और निर्दलीय MLA आशीष पर दर्ज केस की जांच करेगी SIT, दोनों ने कही मानहानि केस की बात - SIT will investigate case registered against Chaitanya father Rakesh Sharma and independent MLA Ashish |url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/shimla-sit-will-investigate-case-registered-against-chaitanya-father-rakesh-sharma-and-independent-mla-ashish-23672543.html |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chaitanya Sharma(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- GAGRET : BYE ELECTION ON 01-06-2024(UNA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate |url=https://myneta.info/himachalpradesh2022/candidate.php?candidate_id=491 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=myneta.info}}</ref> complemented by academic and policy experience at The [[George Washington University]] and the [[World Bank Group]], Sharma combines global intellectual rigor with practical, grassroots engagement.<ref name="IE">{{cite web |title=Himachal’s youngest MLA Chaitanya Sharma speaks: Avenues for local jobs for youth need to be created |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/shimla/himachal-youngest-mla-chaitanya-sharma-speaks-local-jobs-for-youth-8317873/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=11 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=पिता पूर्व मुख्य सचिव, राम मंदिर प्राण प्रतिष्ठा में गए, US से पढ़ाई...कौन हैं कांग्रेस के सबसे युवा MLA रहे बागी चैतन्य शर्मा |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/himachal-pradesh/shimla-himachal-political-crisis-who-is-youngest-congress-rebel-and-gagret-former-mla-chaitanya-sharma-sukhu-sarkaar-8112090.html |website=News18 |language=hi-IN}}</ref>

== Career ==
Chaitanya Sharma won the Zila Parishad election from the Bhanjal ward of [[Gagret Assembly constituency]] in 2021, as an independent candidate. As a Zila Parishad member, he had started three training centres for uplifting of soft skills and computer skills.<ref>{{cite web |title=Didn’t have any ideology issue with BJP but Cong has vision: Himachal’s youngest MLA |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/bjp-cong-himachal-pradesh-youngest-mla-congress-8320153/ |website=The Indian Express |language=en |date=12 December 2022}}</ref><ref name="IE"/>

===Gagret===
In 2022, Chaitanya Sharma contested the [[2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election]] from [[Gagret Assembly constituency]]. His win positioned him among the youngest legislators in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2022-12-08 |title=Chaitanya is the youngest and Shandil oldest candidate who won HP elections |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/state/himachal-pradesh/chaitanya-is-the-youngest-and-shandil-oldest-candidate-who-won-hp-elections/na20221208223421176176215 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chaitanya is the youngest and Shandil oldest candidate who won HP elections |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/state/himachal-pradesh/chaitanya-is-the-youngest-and-shandil-oldest-candidate-who-won-hp-elections/na20221208223421176176215 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en |date=8 December 2022}}</ref> He polled 40,767 votes and won the election by a margin of 15,685 votes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gagret Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Chaitanya Sharma Of Congress Wins |url=https://www.news18.com/news/elections/gagret-election-result-2022-live-updates-winner-loser-leading-trailing-mla-margin-6562837.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

===Organisational Leadership with BJP===
Chaitanya Sharma joined [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] in 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Himachal Pradesh Politics news {{!}} Voters first, then party: Himachal Congress ex-MLAs contesting assembly bypolls on BJP ticket |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/himachal-pradesh/voters-first-then-party-himachal-congress-ex-mlas-contesting-assembly-bypolls-on-bjp-ticket-3039816 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref>

He was appointed on the Bhartiya Janata Party Himachal Pradesh State Body Executive Committee (Karyakarini).<ref>{{cite web |title=चैतन्य शर्मा बने भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष |url=https://www.divyahimachal.com/2025/10/chaitanya-sharma-became-the-state-vice-president-of-bjp-yuva-morcha/ |website=Divya Himachal |language=hi}}</ref>

In October 2025, he has been appointed as the Vice President for BJYM (BJP Yuva Morcha) Himachal Pradesh.<ref>{{cite web |title=चैतन्य शर्मा बने भाजपा युवा मोर्चा के प्रदेश उपाध्यक्ष |url=https://www.divyahimachal.com/2025/10/chaitanya-sharma-became-the-state-vice-president-of-bjp-yuva-morcha/ |website=Divya Himachal |language=hi}}</ref>

==Philanthropy==
Sharma took many initiatives in the field of education, health services, and rural development. In January 2024, Chaitanya Sharma announced one year free bus and train services for Ayodhya Pilgrims.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bhandari |first1=Rahul |title=MLA Chaitanya Sharma Announces One-Year Free Bus and Train Services for Ayodhya Pilgrims |url=https://thenewshimachal.com/2024/01/mla-chaitanya-sharma-announces-one-year-free-bus-and-train-services-for-ayodhya-pilgrims/ |website=The News Himachal |date=23 January 2024}}</ref>

===Yuva Shakti Parakram (YSP)===
With the vision of reaching the masses, he started Yuva Shakti Parakram (YSP), a youth-led social organization active in [[Una district|Una]] and surrounding districts of [[Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web |title=“For a better future of the citizens of a region, roads and infrastructure are basic rights and needs,” says politician Chaitanya Sharma - News Live |url=https://newslivetv.com/for-a-better-future-of-the-citizens-of-a-region-roads-and-infrastructure-are-basic-rights-and-needs-says-politician-chaitanya-sharma/ |website=NewsliveTV |date=20 October 2022}}</ref> According to Divya Himachal, Sharma founded the organization to engage young people in regional development and civic activities, and also submitted public representations regarding railway connectivity and infrastructure development in the region.<ref>{{cite web |title=दौलतपुर चौक तक चलाएं वंदे भारत ट्रेन, युवा शक्ति पराक्रम संस्था के संस्थापक चैतन्य शर्मा ने पीएम से मांगी राहत |url=https://www.divyahimachal.com/2022/10/run-vande-bharat-train-till-daulatpur-chowk-chaitanya-sharma-founder-of-yuva-shakti-parakram-sanstha-sought-relief-from-pm/ |website=Divya Himachal |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chaitanya Sharma: चैतन्य शर्मा ने विधायक पर साधा निशाना, कहा- सिर्फ शगुन देते हैं आर्थिक स्थिति नहीं सुधारते - Chaitanya Sharma said mla only give omens do not improve financial situation |url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/una-chaitanya-sharma-said-mla-only-give-omens-do-not-improve-financial-situation-23181992.html |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

The activities associated with Yuva Shakti Parakram have included village development efforts (Ujjwala Gram Shakti), skill development and employment-oriented programmes (Unnati Mein Shakti), health awareness initiatives (Swasthya Mein Shakti), women-focused programmes (Mahila Shakti Abhiyan), environmental activities (Prakriti Mein Shakti), social awareness campaigns (Parivartan Mein Shakti), and community service initiatives (Samajik Sewa Shakti).<ref>{{cite web |title=Chaitanya Sharma highlights how working for the youth today is of utmost importance in the country. |url=https://www.mid-day.com/amp/brand-media/article/chaitanya-sharma-highlights-how-working-for-the-youth-today-is-of-utmost-23251281 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Devesh |title=‘What went behind all this....’: HP Congress rebel MLA reveals why he voted for BJP's Harsh Mahajan in Rajya Sabha polls |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/himachal-pradesh-congress-crisis-bjp-lok-sabha-elections-2024-chaitanya-sharma-hp-rajya-sabha-11711186457798.html |website=mint |language=en |date=23 March 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=युवा शक्ति पराक्रम संस्था ने होनहारों को दी छात्रवृत्ति, चैतन्य शर्मा ने सैन्य जवानों को भी किया सम्मानित - Yuva Shakti Parakram Sanstha gave scholarship to the promising Chaitanya Sharma also honored the military personnel |url=https://www.jagran.com/himachal-pradesh/kangra-yuva-shakti-parakram-sanstha-gave-scholarship-to-the-promising-chaitanya-sharma-also-honored-the-military-personnel-22984023.html |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

In March 2024, Amar Ujala reported that the Sharma with his team organized a Women’s Day program in Una district, where women were felicitated for their social contributions. He has also been involved in youth mobilization programs and social awareness campaigns.<ref>{{cite web |title=Una News: चैतन्य शर्मा की युवा शक्ति पराक्रम टीम ने किया महिला दिवस पर सम्मानित |url=https://www.amarujala.com/himachal-pradesh/una/chaitanya-sharmas-yuva-shakti-parakram-team-honored-on-womens-day-una-news-c-93-1-una1002-119240-2024-03-08 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref>

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[[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Himachal Pradesh]]
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