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'''Abhimanyu Sindhu/ Captain Abhimanyu''' (born - 18 December 1967) is an [[India]]n politician, belonging to the [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] (BJP).<ref>http://www.bjp.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8838:press--captain-abhimanyu-on-revise-msp-on-paddy&catid=68:press-releases&Itemid=494&Itemid=592</ref> In the [[Indian general election, 2004|2004 Lok Sabha]] election he contested as the BJP candidate in the [[Rohtak (Lok Sabha constituency)|Rohtak constituency]]. He finished second, with 173,800 votes (26.25%).<ref>http://archive.eci.gov.in/GE2004/pollupd/pc/states/s07/Pconst05.htm {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref> He hails from the [[Jat]] community. He served in the Indian army for 6 years. Loving sportsman, he conducts an archery competition and players from all over the country participate in it. Abhimanyu Sindhu was BJP's national spokesperson & co-in-charge of BJP's Uttar Pradesh campaign during 2014 General Elections.
'''Abhimanyu Sindhu''' aka '''Captain Abhimanyu''' (born - 18 December 1967) is a popular [[India]]n [[Jat_people|Jat]] [[Politician|politician]], [[Journalist]], [[Educationist]], [[Activism|Activist]] and [[Philanthropist]] belonging to the [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] (BJP).<ref>http://www.bjp.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8838:press--captain-abhimanyu-on-revise-msp-on-paddy&catid=68:press-releases&Itemid=494&Itemid=592</ref>


His academic credentials include [[Bachelor of Commerce]], [[Bachelor_of_Laws|LLB]]<ref>http://myneta.info/ha2009/candidate.php?candidate_id=97</ref>, [[Postgraduate diploma]] in [[Mass communication|Mass Communication]]<ref>http://myneta.info/ha2009/candidate.php?candidate_id=97</ref> and
a 2-years '''Owner's/President Management Program''' from the [[Harvard Business School]], at [[Harvard University]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/BJPs-Jat-leader-to-study-in-USA/articleshow/18853305.cms</ref>

He served as [[Captain]] in the [[Indian_Army|Indian Army]] for 6 years. After which he was selected for the prestigious [[Civil Services of India]] (ICS) (Hindi: भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा) but he chose not to join to pursue philanthropic and social service work.<ref>http://www.woorank.com/en/www/captainabhimanyu.in</ref> He is the founding proprietor and [[Editor-in-chief]] of the [[Hindi]] daily [[Hari_Bhoomi|Hari Bhoomi]].<ref>http://www.exchange4media.com/32846_hindi-daily-hari-bhoomi-to-launch-edition-in-jabalpur-on-october-17.html</ref><ref>http://www.haribhoomi.com/</ref>

Abhimanyu Sindhu holds or has held several prominent [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] party positions including the [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] National [[Spokesperson]], [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] National General Secretary, [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] General Secretary of [[Haryana]], [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s in-charge of [[Punjab]] state, & [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s co-in-charge of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]] campaign during [[Indian_general_election,_2014|Indian General Election, 2014]].<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/graft-drenched-cong-will-pay-in-next-elections-bjp/article1-920239.aspx</ref><ref>http://indiaopines.com/amit-shah-news/</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Captain-Abhimanyu-becomes-co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/articleshow/25394030.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/news/</ref><ref>http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/captain-abhimanyu.html</ref><ref>http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/186896748?q=+&versionId=203446112</ref>

In 2004, 2005 and 2009, as [[Bhartiya Janata Party]]'s candidate, he has contested several elections as [[Member_of_parliament#India|Member of Parliament, India]] (MP) to the Indian Lower House of Parliament [[Lok Sabha]] from [[Rohtak_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|
Rohtak Lok Sabha]] constituency.<ref>http://archive.eci.gov.in/GE2004/pollupd/pc/states/s07/Pconst05.htm {{dead link|date=August 2013}}</ref><ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/tough-electoral-battle-ahead-for-bjp-s-chief-ministerial-aspirants/article1-1267401.aspx</ref>
In 2004, 2005 and 2009 he also contested the election for the position of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s candidate from [[Narnaund]] in [[Legislative Assembly of Haryana| Haryana Vidhan Sabha]] constituency.<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050831/haryana.htm#1</ref><ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/haryana-assembly-polls-bjp-birender-singh-captain-abhimanyu/1/381901.html</ref><ref>http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-20/news/54135330_1_haryana-polls-central-election-committee-o-p-dhankar</ref><ref>http://www.livemint.com/Politics/dzLmkXXtDZIBVXUZcQWAQP/BJP-declares-43-candidates-for-Haryana-assembly-polls.html</ref><ref>http://localnews.rediff.com/location#!narnaund-hisar-haryana-india</ref><ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/protests-in-bjp-over-tickets-to-new-recruits-old-losers/</ref><ref>http://www.dailypioneer.com/todays-newspaper/sushmas-sister-on-bjp-2nd-list-of-47.html</ref>

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He is also the [[President]] of [[Haryana Archery Association]]<ref>http://www.enamestats.com/abhimanyu.bjp.html</ref> and Associate Vice President of the [[Archery Association of India]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Captain-Abhimanyu-becomes-co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/articleshow/25394030.cms</ref><ref>http://www.captainabhimanyu.in/about-me/</ref><ref>http://www.nayaharyana.com/</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
In 1986, Captain Abhimanyu did his [[Bachelor of Commerce]] degree from the [[Maharishi Dayanand University]], [[Rohtak]].

In 2005, he also completed [[Bachelor_of_Laws|LLB]] from the [[Maharishi Dayanand University]], [[Rohtak]].<ref>http://myneta.info/ha2009/candidate.php?candidate_id=97</ref>

In 2007, He did his [[Postgraduate diploma]] in [[Mass communication|Mass Communication]] from the [[Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology]], [[Hisar_(city)|Hisar]]<ref>http://myneta.info/ha2009/candidate.php?candidate_id=97</ref>


Captain Abhimanyu did his Bachelor of Commerce from the Maharishi Dayanand University, Rothak, in 1986. He is LLB from the MDU. He did his Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication from the Guru Jamabheshwar University, Hisar in 2007 and is now pursuing the Owner President Management Program, a three year part time executive management program from the Harvard business school, at Harvard University.
From 2013-20016, he pursued the '''Owner's/President Management Program''', a three year [[Part-time|part-time]] [[Executive_education|executive management program]] from the [[Harvard Business School]], at [[Harvard University]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/BJPs-Jat-leader-to-study-in-USA/articleshow/18853305.cms</ref>


==In the Indian Army==
==Career in the Indian Army==
He joined [[Indian_Army|Indian Army]] in 1987 and passed out as [[Second_lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]] on 5th March, 1988 to serve in 7 [[Mechanized_infantry|Mechanized Infantry]] [[Regiment]] (1 Dogra) as a [[Officer_(armed_forces)|Commissioned Officer]].
In 1987, he joined [[Indian_Army|Indian Army]] and passed out as [[Second_lieutenant|Second Lieutenant]] on 5th March, 1988 to serve in 7 [[Mechanized_infantry|Mechanized Infantry]] [[Regiment]] (1 Dogra) as a [[Officer_(armed_forces)|Commissioned Officer]].


During his Army tenure (1987-1993), he did Young Officers Course ([[Infantry]]), [[Mechanized_infantry|Mechanical Infantry]] Course, [[Gun]]s and [[Missile]]s Course, and Elite [[Commando]] Course.
During his Army tenure (1987-1993), he did Young Officers Course ([[Infantry]]), [[Mechanized_infantry|Mechanical Infantry]] Course, [[Gun]]s and [[Missile]]s Course, and Elite [[Commando]] Course.


In 1989, he was awarded [[Indian_military_decorations|Special Services Medal (Desert)]].
In 1989, he was awarded [[Indian_military_decorations|Special Services Medal (Desert)]].

==Career in Civil Services of India (ICS)==
In 1994, he was selected for the prestigious [[Civil Services of India]] (ICS) (Hindi: भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा) but he chose not to join so that he can serve the nation through philanthropic and social service work.<ref>http://www.woorank.com/en/www/captainabhimanyu.in</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/BJPs-Jat-leader-to-study-in-USA/articleshow/18853305.cms</ref>


==Career as Journalist==
==Career as Journalist==
Capt Abhimanyu is the founding proprietor and [[Editor-in-chief]] of the [[Hindi]] daily [[Hari_Bhoomi|Hari Bhoomi]]<ref>http://www.exchange4media.com/32846_hindi-daily-hari-bhoomi-to-launch-edition-in-jabalpur-on-october-17.html</ref><ref>http://www.haribhoomi.com/</ref> newspaper which is the 11th largest Hindi Daily in India, as per IRS 2012 ([[Indian_Readership_Survey|Indian Readership Survey]]) Q-IV (AIR), with average issue readership of 13,30,000 readers and a total readership of 42,03,000 readers. <ref>http://www.haribhoomi.com/aboutus.html</ref>
Capt Abhimanyu is the founding proprietor and [[Editor-in-chief]] of the [[Hindi]] daily [[Hari_Bhoomi|Hari Bhoomi]]<ref>http://www.exchange4media.com/32846_hindi-daily-hari-bhoomi-to-launch-edition-in-jabalpur-on-october-17.html</ref><ref>http://www.haribhoomi.com/</ref> newspaper in [[Haryana]], [[Chhattisgarh]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] and parts of [[Delhi]] and [[Odisha]], which is the 11th largest Hindi Daily in India, as per IRS 2012 ([[Indian_Readership_Survey|Indian Readership Survey]]) Q-IV (AIR), with average issue [[List_of_newspapers_in_India_by_readership|readership]] of 13,30,000 readers and a total readership of 42,03,000 readers. <ref>http://www.haribhoomi.com/aboutus.html</ref>

==Work as Philanthropist & Educationalist==
With a working experience of more than 27 years in different fields from defence to business, social activities to media as a journalist, sport administration to being an educationalist and now a full time political activist, Capt Abhimanyu believes education is the key solution to core problems of the country and for this purpose he established [[Indus Group of Institutions]] and is actively involved with the management of [[Delhi Public School]]s at various places.

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He has also helped in establishing [[Gurukul]]s in various regions of [[Orissa]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[Haryana]] and [[Chhattisgarh]] – through his family supported organizations [[Param Mitra Manav Nirman Sansthan]] and [[Sindhu Education Foundation]]. The organizations particularly promote girl’s education and provide help to children of weaker sections by giving them [[scholarships]] free books and uniforms.

==Work for Sports Promotion==
He is also a sports enthusiast who enjoys biking and [[Riding_Horse|horse riding]].

He is also the [[President]] of [[Haryana Archery Association]]<ref>http://www.enamestats.com/abhimanyu.bjp.html</ref> and Associate Vice President of the [[Archery Association of India]]<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Captain-Abhimanyu-becomes-co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/articleshow/25394030.cms</ref><ref>http://www.captainabhimanyu.in/about-me/</ref><ref>http://www.nayaharyana.com/</ref>. For promotion of the sports of [[Archery]], he organizes annual national-level [[Archery]] sports competition in [[Rohtak]] [[Haryana]].


==Captain on India’s Political Radar==
==Captain on India’s Political Radar==
Capt Abhimanyu is the most dynamic face of [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] in Haryana and his role in strengthening the party in [[Haryana]] is of paramount importance and widely recognized.<ref>http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/the-bjp-is-not-a-dynasto-cracy-it-s-a-democracy-capt-abhimanyu-114030800753_1.html</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Former-Army-chief-General-VK-Singh-to-join-BJP-on-Saturday/articleshow/31118002.cms</ref>


===1990s===
In his political career spanning over 16 years now, Capt Abhimanyu has left lasting imprints on people’s heart by virtue of his hard work and dedication. He is a foot soldier and comprehends socio–economic issues at the bottom of the pyramid with great simplicity. He has worked extensively in rural areas through the sun and scorch and enjoys immense popularity among rural and urban masses. This has enabled him to generate solutions which can be easily delivered to the public.
In his political career spanning over 16 years now, Capt Abhimanyu has left lasting imprints on people’s heart by virtue of his hard work and dedication. He is a foot soldier and comprehends socio–economic issues at the bottom of the pyramid with great simplicity. He has worked extensively in rural areas through the sun and scorch and enjoys immense popularity among rural and urban masses. This has enabled him to generate solutions which can be easily delivered to the public.


In 1997, he joined the senior [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] leader Shri [[L. K. Advani]]’s Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra and mobilized milling crowds for the cause. During [[Lok Sabha]] elections, he was the [[Election agent]] and Co-ordinator of [[Swami Indravesh]] in 1998, the [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] candidate from [[Rohtak]]. He was [[Election agent]] and Co-ordinator of Dr [[Sahib Singh Verma]], former [[Chief Minister]] of [[Delhi]]; and successfully managed the entire election campaign of the biggest [[Lok Sabha]] constituency of India, [[Outer_Delhi_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|Outer Delhi]] in 1999.
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Given his popularity among the people of different hues in Haryana, Captain was appointed as the General Secretary of Haryana BJP unit in 2005 and in 2010, then party president Shri Nitin Gadkari elevated him to the post of National Secretary in recognition of his vast knowledge of national issues and extraordinary ability to deliberate upon them.


===2000 to 2005===
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During 2007-2009, Captain Abhimanyu conceptualized and steered many innovative campaigns like Deenbandhu Prerna Rally, Jal Adhikar Rally, Bijli Khoj Rally, Vijay Sankalp Yatra, Save Democracy Rally, Ram Sethu Movement and Jhajjar Vijay Sankalp Rally to name a few. His innovative ideas and rallies captured the imagination of top BJP leaders like Shri Rajnath Singh, Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Smt Sushma Swaraj, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Dr. Raman Singh and Shri Murli Manohar Joshi, who addressed these rallies held in different parts of Haryana from time to time.
In 2003, he assisted the member of Election Management team with his inputs for [[Vidhan Sabha]] elections in [[Chhattisgarh]].


He has the unique distinction of organizing two rallies of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of the most adored Prime Ministers of India, at Jhajjar and Rohtak within a span of one year between 2004 and 2005. In 1997, he joined the senior BJP leader Shri LK Advani’s Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra and mobilized milling crowds for the cause. During LS elections, he was the Election Agent and Co-ordinator of Swami Indervesh in 1998, the BJP candidate from Rohtak. He was Election Agent and Co-ordinator of Dr Sahib Singh Verma, former Chief Minister of Delhi; and successfully managed the entire election campaign of the biggest Lok Sabha constituency of India, Outer Delhi in 1999. He also assisted the member of Election Management team with his inputs for Vidhan Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh in 2003.
In 2004, he has the unique distinction of organizing two rallies of Shri [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]], one of the most adored [[Prime Minister of India]], at [[Jhajjar]] and [[Rohtak]] within a span of one year between 2004 and 2005.


In 2004, he contested from Rohtak Parliamentary constituency against Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the then state congress President. The contest created a major political furore as Capt Abhimanyu finished second with 1,73,800 votes and the Indian National Lok Dal candidate lost his security deposit. In 2005 by-election to Rohtak parliament seat, he contested against the son of Chief Minister, Haryana, Depender Hooda and finished second. He was involved in Media Management of Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha elections and the Election Management team of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections. In 2008, he campaigned extensively in Rajasthan and Delhi Vidhan Sabha elections. In 2012 Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, his role remained pivotal in spearheading the victory of SAD-BJP alliance by beating the anti-incumbency mood in the state as the co – incharge of BJP punjab.
In 2004, he contested from [[Rohtak_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency]] as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s [[Member_of_parliament#India|Member of Parliament, India]] (MP) candidate against Shri [[Bhupinder Singh Hooda]], the then state congress President. The contest created a major political furore as Capt Abhimanyu finished second with 1,73,800 votes and the [[Indian National Lok Dal]] candidate lost his security deposit. <ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/tough-electoral-battle-ahead-for-bjp-s-chief-ministerial-aspirants/article1-1267401.aspx</ref>


In 2005, during by-election to [[Rohtak_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency]], he contested against [[Depender Singh Hooda]]- son of Shri [[Bhupinder Singh Hooda]] [[List_of_Chief_Ministers_of_Haryana|Chief Minister, Haryana]] as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s [[Member_of_parliament#India|Member of Parliament, India]] (MP) candidate and finished second.<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/tough-electoral-battle-ahead-for-bjp-s-chief-ministerial-aspirants/article1-1267401.aspx</ref>
Capt Abhimanyu is the most dynamic face of BJP in Haryana and his role in strengthening the party in Haryana is of paramount importance and widely recognised. He believes education is the key solution to core problems of the country and for this purpose he established Indus Group of Institutions and is actively involved with the management of Delhi Public Schools at various places. With a working experience of more than 27 years in different fields from defence to business, social activities to media as a journalist, sport administration to being an educationalist and now a full time political activist, he is one of those rarest of the rare personalities who shunned the cosy jobs of civil service after qualifying the civil service examinations, 1994 in his maiden attempt.


In 2005, Captain was appointed as the General Secretary of [[Haryana]] [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] unit in 2005<ref>http://www.customercarephonenumber.in/captain-abhimanyu-bjp-office-addres-phone-number-email-website/</ref>.
==Capt Abhimanyu – The Philanthropist==


In 2005, he also contested and lost the election for the position of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) in [[Legislative Assembly of Haryana]] as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s candidate from [[Narnaund]].<ref>http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050831/haryana.htm#1</ref>
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Capt Abhimanyu has also helped in establishing Gurukuls in various regions of Orissa, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Chhattisgarh – through his family supported organizations Param Mitra Manav Nirman Sansthan and Sindhu Education Foundation. The organizations particularly promote girl’s education and provide help to children of weaker sections by giving them scholarships free books and uniforms.


==His Other Associations==
===2005 to 2010===
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During 2007-2009, Captain Abhimanyu conceptualized and steered many innovative campaigns like Deenbandhu Prerna Rally, Jal Adhikar Rally, Bijli Khoj Rally, Vijay Sankalp Yatra, Save Democracy Rally, [[Palk Strait|Ram Sethu]] Movement and Jhajjar Vijay Sankalp Rally to name a few. His innovative ideas and rallies captured the imagination of top [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] leaders like Shri [[Rajnath Singh]], Shri [[Narendra Modi]], Shri [[Venkaiah Naidu]], Smt [[Sushma Swaraj]], Shri [[Shivraj Singh Chauhan]], Dr. [[Raman Singh]] and Shri [[Murli Manohar Joshi]], who addressed these rallies held in different parts of [[Haryana]] from time to time.
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He has been the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Hari Bhoomi, a Hindi morning Daily which has taken great leaps in Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Delhi and Odisha. He is also a sports enthusiast who enjoys biking and horse riding. He is also the President of Haryana Archery Association and Associate Vice President of the Archery Association of India.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Captain-Abhimanyu-becomes-co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/articleshow/25394030.cms</ref><ref>http://www.captainabhimanyu.in/about-me/</ref><ref>http://www.nayaharyana.com/</ref>


In 2008, he campaigned extensively in [[Rajasthan]] [[Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan]] and [[Delhi]] [[Legislative Assembly of Delhi]] elections.

In 2009, he contested and lost the election for the position of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) in [[Legislative Assembly of Haryana]] as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s candidate from [[Narnaund]].<ref>http://myneta.info/ha2009/candidate.php?candidate_id=97</ref><ref>http://knowyourneta.info/Profile/Haryana%202009/Narnaund-91</ref>

In 2009, he contested and lost [[Rohtak_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency]] election as as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s [[Member_of_parliament#India|Member of Parliament, India]] (MP) candidate.<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/tough-electoral-battle-ahead-for-bjp-s-chief-ministerial-aspirants/article1-1267401.aspx</ref><ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/lok-sabha-polls-star-constituencies/1/358711.html</ref><ref>http://www.dailypost.in/regions/haryana/15679-dislodging-deepender-hooda-will-be-tough</ref>

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In 2010, then party president Shri [[Nitin Gadkari]] elevated him to the post of [[National Secretary]] in recognition of his vast knowledge of national issues and extraordinary ability to deliberate upon them.<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/Search/Search.aspx?q=Abhimanyu&pno=11&op=All</ref>

===2011 to 2015===
In 2012, as the co–in-charge of [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] [[Punjab]], his role remained pivotal in spearheading the victory of [[Shiromani Akali Dal]]-[[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]] alliance in the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] elections by beating the anti-incumbency mood in the state.<ref>http://www.hindustantimes.com/punjab/chandigarh/graft-drenched-cong-will-pay-in-next-elections-bjp/article1-920239.aspx</ref>

In 2012, he was involved in Media Management of [[Uttarakhand_Legislative_Assembly|Uttarakhand
Vidhan Sabha]] elections and the Election Management team of [[Uttar_Pradesh_Legislative_Assembly|
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha]] elections.<ref>http://indiaopines.com/amit-shah-news/</ref>

In 2013, He was appointed as [Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s as National [[Spokesperson]] and Co-in-charge of [[Uttar Pradesh]] by Sh. [[Rajnath Singh]] in 2013 for the
[[Indian_general_election,_2014|Indian General Election, 2014]].<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Captain-Abhimanyu-becomes-co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/articleshow/25394030.cms</ref><ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/co-incharge-of-BJP-in-UP/news/</ref><ref>http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/captain-abhimanyu.html</ref><ref>http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/186896748?q=+&versionId=203446112</ref>

In 2014, he contested the election for the position of [[Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) in [[Legislative Assembly of Haryana]] as [[Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s candidate.<ref>http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/haryana-assembly-polls-bjp-birender-singh-captain-abhimanyu/1/381901.html</ref><ref>http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-09-20/news/54135330_1_haryana-polls-central-election-committee-o-p-dhankar</ref><ref>http://www.livemint.com/Politics/dzLmkXXtDZIBVXUZcQWAQP/BJP-declares-43-candidates-for-Haryana-assembly-polls.html</ref><ref>http://localnews.rediff.com/location#!narnaund-hisar-haryana-india</ref><ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/protests-in-bjp-over-tickets-to-new-recruits-old-losers/</ref><ref>http://www.dailypioneer.com/todays-newspaper/sushmas-sister-on-bjp-2nd-list-of-47.html</ref>


==External Links==
* [https://www.captainabhimanyu.in/ Captain Abhimanyu's Official Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/captainabhimanyubjp Captain Abhimanyu's Official Facebook Page]
* [https://twitter.com/CaptAbhimanyu Captain Abhimanyu's Official Twitter Account]
* [http://www.iietjind.com/ Indus Institute of Engineering and Technology] run by Capt Abimanyu's educational trust
* [http://induspublicschool.com/ Indus Public School] - run by Capt Abimanyu's educational trust
* [http://indusnursing.org/ Indus Nursing School] run by Capt Abimanyu's educational trust

==See Also==
* [[Bhartiya Janata Party]] (BJP) of Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Bhupinder Singh Hooda]] political rival of Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Depeender Singh Hooda]] political rival of Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Hari_Bhoomi|Hari Bhoomi]] [[Hindi]] daily run by Capt. Abhimanyu as [[Editor-in-chief]]
* [[Khanda Kheri]] village, [[Hisar_(district)|Hisar District]] - birth place of of Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (MLA) - election contested by Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Member_of_parliament#India|Member of Parliament, India]] (MP) - election contested by Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Narnaund]] constituency of Capt. Abhimanyu in [[Legislative Assembly of Haryana]]
* [[Rohtak_(Lok_Sabha_constituency)|Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency]] of Capt. Abhimanyu
* [[Rohtak]] residence of Capt. Abhimanyu
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Captain Abhimanyu
ConstituencyRohtak Lok Sabha and Narnaund in Haryana Vidhan Sabha
Personal details
Born (1967-12-18) 18 December 1967 (age 56)
Khanda Kheri village, Hisar district, Haryana) India
Political partyBhartiya Janta Party
SpouseDr. Ekta
Children2 sons and a daughter
ResidenceRohtak
Alma materHarvard Business School, Maharishi Dayanand University, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
OccupationPolitician
Websitewww.captainabhimanyu.in

Abhimanyu Sindhu aka Captain Abhimanyu (born - 18 December 1967) is a popular Indian Jat politician, Journalist, Educationist, Activist and Philanthropist belonging to the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).[1]

His academic credentials include Bachelor of Commerce, LLB[2], Postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication[3] and a 2-years Owner's/President Management Program from the Harvard Business School, at Harvard University.[4]

He served as Captain in the Indian Army for 6 years. After which he was selected for the prestigious Civil Services of India (ICS) (Hindi: भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा) but he chose not to join to pursue philanthropic and social service work.[5] He is the founding proprietor and Editor-in-chief of the Hindi daily Hari Bhoomi.[6][7]

Abhimanyu Sindhu holds or has held several prominent BJP party positions including the BJP National Spokesperson, BJP National General Secretary, BJP General Secretary of Haryana, BJP's in-charge of Punjab state, & BJP's co-in-charge of the state of Uttar Pradesh campaign during Indian General Election, 2014.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

In 2004, 2005 and 2009, as Bhartiya Janata Party's candidate, he has contested several elections as Member of Parliament, India (MP) to the Indian Lower House of Parliament Lok Sabha from Rohtak Lok Sabha constituency.[14][15]

In 2004, 2005 and 2009 he also contested the election for the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) as BJP's candidate from Narnaund in Haryana Vidhan Sabha constituency.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

He is also the President of Haryana Archery Association[23] and Associate Vice President of the Archery Association of India.[24][25][26]

Academics

In 1986, Captain Abhimanyu did his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak.

In 2005, he also completed LLB from the Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak.[27]

In 2007, He did his Postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication from the Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar[28]

From 2013-20016, he pursued the Owner's/President Management Program, a three year part-time executive management program from the Harvard Business School, at Harvard University.[29]

Career in the Indian Army

In 1987, he joined Indian Army and passed out as Second Lieutenant on 5th March, 1988 to serve in 7 Mechanized Infantry Regiment (1 Dogra) as a Commissioned Officer.

During his Army tenure (1987-1993), he did Young Officers Course (Infantry), Mechanical Infantry Course, Guns and Missiles Course, and Elite Commando Course.

In 1989, he was awarded Special Services Medal (Desert).

Career in Civil Services of India (ICS)

In 1994, he was selected for the prestigious Civil Services of India (ICS) (Hindi: भारतीय प्रशासनिक सेवा) but he chose not to join so that he can serve the nation through philanthropic and social service work.[30][31]

Career as Journalist

Capt Abhimanyu is the founding proprietor and Editor-in-chief of the Hindi daily Hari Bhoomi[32][33] newspaper in Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of Delhi and Odisha, which is the 11th largest Hindi Daily in India, as per IRS 2012 (Indian Readership Survey) Q-IV (AIR), with average issue readership of 13,30,000 readers and a total readership of 42,03,000 readers. [34]

Work as Philanthropist & Educationalist

With a working experience of more than 27 years in different fields from defence to business, social activities to media as a journalist, sport administration to being an educationalist and now a full time political activist, Capt Abhimanyu believes education is the key solution to core problems of the country and for this purpose he established Indus Group of Institutions and is actively involved with the management of Delhi Public Schools at various places.

He has also helped in establishing Gurukuls in various regions of Orissa, Uttarakhand, Haryana and Chhattisgarh – through his family supported organizations Param Mitra Manav Nirman Sansthan and Sindhu Education Foundation. The organizations particularly promote girl’s education and provide help to children of weaker sections by giving them scholarships free books and uniforms.

Work for Sports Promotion

He is also a sports enthusiast who enjoys biking and horse riding.

He is also the President of Haryana Archery Association[35] and Associate Vice President of the Archery Association of India[36][37][38]. For promotion of the sports of Archery, he organizes annual national-level Archery sports competition in Rohtak Haryana.

Captain on India’s Political Radar

Capt Abhimanyu is the most dynamic face of BJP in Haryana and his role in strengthening the party in Haryana is of paramount importance and widely recognized.[39][40]

1990s

In his political career spanning over 16 years now, Capt Abhimanyu has left lasting imprints on people’s heart by virtue of his hard work and dedication. He is a foot soldier and comprehends socio–economic issues at the bottom of the pyramid with great simplicity. He has worked extensively in rural areas through the sun and scorch and enjoys immense popularity among rural and urban masses. This has enabled him to generate solutions which can be easily delivered to the public.

In 1997, he joined the senior BJP leader Shri L. K. Advani’s Swarna Jayanti Rath Yatra and mobilized milling crowds for the cause. During Lok Sabha elections, he was the Election agent and Co-ordinator of Swami Indravesh in 1998, the BJP candidate from Rohtak. He was Election agent and Co-ordinator of Dr Sahib Singh Verma, former Chief Minister of Delhi; and successfully managed the entire election campaign of the biggest Lok Sabha constituency of India, Outer Delhi in 1999.

2000 to 2005

In 2003, he assisted the member of Election Management team with his inputs for Vidhan Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh.

In 2004, he has the unique distinction of organizing two rallies of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of the most adored Prime Minister of India, at Jhajjar and Rohtak within a span of one year between 2004 and 2005.

In 2004, he contested from Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency as BJP's Member of Parliament, India (MP) candidate against Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the then state congress President. The contest created a major political furore as Capt Abhimanyu finished second with 1,73,800 votes and the Indian National Lok Dal candidate lost his security deposit. [41]

In 2005, during by-election to Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency, he contested against Depender Singh Hooda- son of Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda Chief Minister, Haryana as BJP's Member of Parliament, India (MP) candidate and finished second.[42]

In 2005, Captain was appointed as the General Secretary of Haryana BJP unit in 2005[43].

In 2005, he also contested and lost the election for the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Legislative Assembly of Haryana as BJP's candidate from Narnaund.[44]

2005 to 2010

During 2007-2009, Captain Abhimanyu conceptualized and steered many innovative campaigns like Deenbandhu Prerna Rally, Jal Adhikar Rally, Bijli Khoj Rally, Vijay Sankalp Yatra, Save Democracy Rally, Ram Sethu Movement and Jhajjar Vijay Sankalp Rally to name a few. His innovative ideas and rallies captured the imagination of top BJP leaders like Shri Rajnath Singh, Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Smt Sushma Swaraj, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Dr. Raman Singh and Shri Murli Manohar Joshi, who addressed these rallies held in different parts of Haryana from time to time.

In 2008, he campaigned extensively in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan and Delhi Legislative Assembly of Delhi elections.

In 2009, he contested and lost the election for the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Legislative Assembly of Haryana as BJP's candidate from Narnaund.[45][46]

In 2009, he contested and lost Rohtak Lok Sabha Parliamentary constituency election as as BJP's Member of Parliament, India (MP) candidate.[47][48][49]

In 2010, then party president Shri Nitin Gadkari elevated him to the post of National Secretary in recognition of his vast knowledge of national issues and extraordinary ability to deliberate upon them.[50]

2011 to 2015

In 2012, as the co–in-charge of BJP Punjab, his role remained pivotal in spearheading the victory of Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance in the Punjab Legislative Assembly elections by beating the anti-incumbency mood in the state.[51]

In 2012, he was involved in Media Management of Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha elections and the Election Management team of Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha elections.[52]

In 2013, He was appointed as [Bhartiya Janata Party|BJP]]'s as National Spokesperson and Co-in-charge of Uttar Pradesh by Sh. Rajnath Singh in 2013 for the Indian General Election, 2014.[53][54][55][56]

In 2014, he contested the election for the position of Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Legislative Assembly of Haryana as BJP's candidate.[57][58][59][60][61][62]


See Also

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