Yogesh Dhama Explained

Yogesh Dhama is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is also into agriculture and also runs a gas agency. Currently, the Baghpat constituency is held by Yogesh Dhama.^[1]

Political career

In 2017, Yogesh Dhama won the election against Ahmad Hameed of Rashtriya Lok Dal with 6,733 votes and became the MLA of the Baghpat.^[2] In 2022, he won against Arun Kasana of Bahujan Samaj Party.^[3] The police increased his security after the threat by Sunil Rathi.^[4]

Controversy

Prior to 2022 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, he was reported to have broken the election code of conduct when he conducted a public meeting in the village named Khindauda along with loud playing drums. The case was registered against 30 unknown people, including Yogesh Dhama.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Yogesh Dhama(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- BAGHPAT(BAGHPAT) - Affidavit Information of Candidate: . 2022-03-21 . myneta.info.
2. Web site: Baghpat Election Result 2022 LIVE: Baghpat MLA Election Result & Vote Share - Oneindia . 2022-03-21 . www.oneindia.com . en.
3. Web site: Standard . Business . Baghpat Election Result 2022: Baghpat Assembly Election 2022 Results Baghpat Vidhan Sabha MLA Result . 2022-03-22 . www.business-standard.com.
4. Web site: 2020-07-27 . बागपत- विधायक योगेश धामा को मिली धमकी . 2022-03-21 . www.abplive.com . hi.
5. Web site: 2022-01-19 . UP Election 2022: BJP MLA flouting the model code of conduct in Baghpat! Police registered FIR against 30 including MLA . 2022-03-21 . News NCR . en-US.