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{{Short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Kamaljeet Sehrawat
| image = Kamaljeet Sehrawat.jpg
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1972|09|29}}
| birth_place =
| office = [[Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start = 4 June 2024
| term_end =
| predecessor = [[Parvesh Verma]]
| constituency = [[West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency|West Delhi]]
| office1 = Mayor of [[South Delhi Municipal Corporation]]
| term_start1 = 2018
| term_end1 = 2019
| successor1 = [[Narendra Chawla]]
| constituency1 = Councillor, Dwarka B Ward - New Delhi
| predecessor1 = Shyam Sharma
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| parents =
| spouse = Rajkumar Sehrawat
| alma_mater = M.Com, [[Himachal Pradesh University]]
| relations =
| children = 2
| profession = Politician, Farmer
}}
'''Kamaljeet Sehrawat''' (born 29 September 1972) is an Indian politician and social activist. She is a member of the [[Lok Sabha]] from [[West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency|West Delhi]] as a Bharatiya Janta Party representative.<ref name="Women activists {{!}} Beating all odds">{{cite news|last1=India Today|title=Women activists {{!}} Beating all odds|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/18th-lok-sabha-the-debutants/story/20240722-women-activists-beating-all-odds-2565862-2024-07-13|accessdate=7 August 2024|date=13 July 2024|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240807071147/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/18th-lok-sabha-the-debutants/story/20240722-women-activists-beating-all-odds-2565862-2024-07-13|archivedate=7 August 2024|language=en}}</ref>

== Political career ==

Sehrawat assumed the role of BJP district vice president in [[Najafgarh]] in 2007. She contested the MLA election from the [[Matiala Assembly constituency]] in 2008 but lost to [[Sumesh Shokeen]] of [[Indian National Congress]] by 6,629 votes. From 2009 to 2014, she served as the secretary of the Delhi Pradesh BJP. She ascended to the presidency of the BJP Delhi Mahila Morcha from 2014 to 2016.{{citation needed|date=March 2024}}

In 2014, she was selected as the nominee for mayor of [[South Delhi Municipal Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-13 |title=Who is Kamaljeet Sehrawat? Meet BJP's pick for South Delhi Municipal Corporation mayor post |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/who-is-kamaljeet-sehrawat-meet-bjps-pick-for-south-delhi-municipal-corporation-mayor-post/667078/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}</ref> Between 2016 and 2017, Sehrawat was BJP’s vice president of Delhi State.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Staff Reporter |date=2017-05-19 |title=Kamaljeet Sehrawat is new south Delhi Mayor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/kamaljeet-sehrawat-is-new-south-delhi-mayor/article18511737.ece |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-01-16 |title=Shazia Ilmi gets berth in BJP's key committee |url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/delhi/160117/shazia-ilmi-gets-berth-in-bjps-key-committee.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Asian Age}}</ref> In 2022, Sehrawat won Councillor election from Dwarka B ward.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-09 |title=Finally, names of six Standing Committee members declared |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/finally-names-of-six-standing-committee-members-declared/articleshow/100858316.cms |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Sehrawat served as the vice president of the BJP's Delhi State from 2016 to 2017, contributing to the party's strategic planning and outreach efforts.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-23 |title=Delhi HC sets aside mayor's decision to call re-poll for MCD standing committee |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-high-court-sets-aside-mayor-s-decision-for-fresh-mcd-committee-elections-directs-to-declare-results-of-february-24-voting-101684835722014.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, she was elected as a member of the Standing Committee in 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mahajan |first=Satvika |date=2023-12-08 |title=Will reach out to people for MCD's next budget: Mayor |url=https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/will-reach-out-to-people-for-mcds-next-budget-mayor/article67619042.ece |access-date=2024-03-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

Sehrawat was selected as the BJP candidate for the [[West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency|West Delhi]] in the [[2024 Indian general election|2024 Lok Sabha elections]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=कमलजीत सहरावत की क्या है राजनीतिक पृष्ठभूमि, BJP ने प्रवेश वर्मा का टिकट काट पश्चिमी दिल्ली सीट से दिया मौका |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/ncr/story-kamaljeet-sehrawat-become-bjp-candidate-from-west-delhi-lok-sabha-seat-lok-sabha-elections-2024-by-cutting-parvesh-verma-ticket-9449183.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Indo-Asian News |date=2023-08-19 |title=BJP announces names of in-charges for all 7 LS seats in Delhi |url=https://www.siasat.com/bjp-announces-names-of-in-charges-for-all-7-ls-seats-in-delhi-2671211/ |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Political contributions and initiatives ==
Sehrawat has been actively involved in advocating for women's empowerment and has led various campaigns and programs aimed at improving the status of women in society.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-12 |title=Vikaspuri gets Delhi's first pink toilet, more soon |url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/delhi/121017/vikaspuri-gets-delhis-first-pink-toilet-more-soon.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Asian Age}}</ref> Serving as the president of the BJP Delhi Mahila Morcha, she concentrated on increasing women's involvement in politics and ensuring their representation across different levels of governances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-20 |title=New South Delhi mayor to meet Rajnath over funds |url=https://www.asianage.com/metros/delhi/200517/new-south-delhi-mayor-to-meet-rajnath-singh-over-funds.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=The Asian Age}}</ref>

During her tenure as the mayor of the [[South Delhi Municipal Corporation]], Sehrawat launched several initiatives focused on enhancing civic infrastructure and services.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-12 |title=Civic schools deprived of special health services in Delhi: BJP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/incoming/civic-schools-deprived-of-special-health-services-in-delhi-bjp/article67188317.ece |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> These included cleanliness drives, waste management programs, and projects aimed at beautifying the city, all aimed at improving the overall quality of life for residents.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Akhilesh |title=Dwarka: SDMC finally starts work at Sec 10 park after years of neglect |url=https://www.cityspidey.com/news/6812/dwarka-sdmc-finally-starts-work-at-sec-10-park-after-years-of-neglect |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=www.cityspidey.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> Additionally, she emphasized the development of parks, recreational facilities, and green spaces to foster a healthier and more sustainable urban environment.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-30 |title=BJP councillors meet MCD Commissioner against 'politicisation of education' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/bjp-councillors-meet-mcd-commissioner-against-politicisation-of-education/article66913243.ece |access-date=2024-03-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Swacch Shauchalay campaign for clean India |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/delhi/report-swacch-shauchalay-campaign-for-clean-india-2507984 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref>

As the vice president of the BJP's Delhi State, Sehrawat played a significant role in formulating and executing the party's election strategy, rallying support, and expanding its grassroots network.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-05 |title=Finally Some Relief For Kids, Delhi Schools To Go 'Bagless' For A Day Every Week |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/finally-some-relief-for-kids-delhi-schools-to-go-bagless-for-a-day-every-week-340862.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=IndiaTimes |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=कोई भी समस्या हो तो सीधे मुझसे मेरे नंबर पर संपर्क करें : कमलजीत सहरावत - If there is any problem, please contact me directly on my number: Kamaljeet Sehrawat - Delhi New Delhi City Local News |url=https://www.jagran.com/delhi/new-delhi-city-if-there-is-any-problem-please-contact-me-directly-on-my-number-kamaljeet-sehrawat-20470483.html |access-date=2024-03-09 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref>

==Personal life ==

She is married to Raj Kumar Sehrawat.

== References ==
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