Dinesh Sharma
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| Dinesh Sharma | |
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| Mayor | |
| In office 2012–2016 |
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| Preceded by | Incumbent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1964 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Occupation | Professor |
Dinesh Sharma is the mayor of Lucknow, the capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. On 16 August 2014 he became the National Vice President of Bharatiya Janata Party.
Political career[edit]
He was first elected as Mayor of Lucknow in 2008. He stood for re-election in 2012 and defeated his nearest rival, Neeraj Bora of the Indian National Congress by over 1.71 lakh votes.[1]
Academic career[edit]
Sharma joined the University of Lucknow in 2004. He is a professor in the commerce department.[2][3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Dinesh Sharma takes oath as Lucknow Mayor". Indian Express. 15 July 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ "LIST OF PROFESSORS". University of Lucknow. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
- ^ http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/dinesh-sharma-takes-oath-as-lucknow-mayor/974658/
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