Parth Gupta Becomes Panchkula's Youngest Councillor at Age 22
Panchkula: Grandson of ex-speaker is youngest councillor
Hindustan Times
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At just 22 years old, Parth Gupta has been elected as the youngest councillor in Panchkula, Haryana, representing ward number 6. He secured 2,137 votes, defeating candidates from the Aam Aadmi Party, Indian National Lok Dal, and an Independent. Parth aims to enhance development and address civic issues in his ward.
- 01Parth Gupta is the youngest councillor in Panchkula at age 22.
- 02He won the election for ward number 6 with 2,137 votes.
- 03Parth is the grandson of former Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta.
- 04He campaigned actively by visiting residents and understanding their concerns.
- 05Parth aims to improve development and resolve public grievances in his ward.
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Parth Gupta has made history as Panchkula's youngest councillor after winning the election for ward number 6 at the age of 22. He received 2,137 votes, defeating candidates from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and an Independent candidate. Parth, a management graduate from SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai, emphasized the importance of grassroots campaigning, personally visiting every area of his ward to engage with residents and understand their civic issues. He aims to prioritize development and address public grievances. Parth comes from a politically active family, being the grandson of Gian Chand Gupta, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. His political journey is also marked by the loss of his father nearly two decades ago, and he has previously campaigned for his grandfather during the 2024 Haryana assembly elections.
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Parth's election as the youngest councillor could bring fresh perspectives to local governance and address civic issues more effectively.
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