Vinay Sharma (39)Congress Not contesting Babarpur

Before politics, Sharma was associated with Ballarpur Industries where he was the factory incharge. He also has his own business of leather goods. Know your MLA.

Profession: Before politics, Sharma was associated with Ballarpur Industries where he was the factory incharge. He also has his own business of leather goods. “Our family runs a private school and I am member of the managing committee,” he said.

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Education: MBA from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad.

Political Career: Singh got associated with the Congress during 1988 during his college days when he became the chief executive councillor of Delhi University Students Union. “I was given a ticket to contest the Assembly elections in 2003 and went on to win it. I was elected at a young age of 34,” said Sharma.

Family: Wife Anju is a homemaker. They have two daughters. Sharma loves to watch Bollywood movies. “Whenever I get time I watch a movie to unwind myself. I like Akshay Kumar the most and have not missed a single movie of his,” he added.

Cars: Singh drives a Toyota Innova and his wife has a Maruti Wagon R.