Anshul Verma is an Indian politician and a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Lok Sabha constituency of Hardoi in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Anshul Verma defeated his nearest rival Shive Prasad Verma of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) by a margin of more than 80,000 votes. Anshul Verma secured 3,60,501 votes, whereas his nearest rival secured 2,79,158 votes. Throughout his political career, Anshul Verma has worked extensively to improve the economic and social life of poor and marginalized sections of the society. He has been involved in various projects that seek to empower the weaker groups in the community.
Early Life and Education
Anshul Verma was born on July 18, 1974 to Shri Shyam Lal and Smt. Shanta Verma. He was born in Pushptali, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. His educational qualifications include M.A. (History), LL.B. and he received his education at Punjab University, Chandigarh. Anshul Verma married Sharuti Verma on March 23, 2008.
Political Career
- May, 2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
- 1 Sep. 2014 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Trade & Commerce
Personal Pursuits
Anshul Verma likes to read and has interests in various sports such as cricket and badminton. Verma also believes in maintaining a healthy body. He exercises on a regular basis to keep himself physically and mentally fit.