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Saurabh Thapliyal | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dehradun | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Constituency | Dehradun Municipal Corporation |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Alma mater | DAV College, Dehradun |
| Profession | Politician |
Saurabh Thapliyal is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In January 2025, he was elected as the Mayor of Dehradun, securing a historic victory with the largest margin ever recorded in the city's municipal elections.
Early Life and Education
Saurabh Thapliyal was born and raised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He completed his schooling in the city before pursuing higher education at DAV College, Dehradun. During his time at DAV College, he was actively involved in student politics and served as the President of the Students' Union in 2001.
Political Career
Thapliyal began his political journey through student activism, where he gained recognition for his leadership skills. He later became the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 2013, further cementing his role in the BJP.
In December 2024, the BJP nominated Thapliyal as its candidate for the Dehradun mayoral elections. His selection was seen as a move to bring youthful leadership into local governance.
The municipal elections were held on January 23, 2025, with a voter turnout of 55.9%. Thapliyal secured a decisive victory, receiving 241,778 votes and defeating Congress candidate Virendra Singh Pokhriyal by a margin of 105,295 votes.
References
- ^ "BJP wins mayoral seat in Dehradun". January 26, 2025 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ^ Post, Garhwal (January 27, 2025). "Saurabh Thapliyal set to be elected Doon Mayor | Garhwal Post".
- ^ https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/saurabh-thapliyal-won-post-of-mayor-in-dehradun-municipal-corporation-won-by-so-many-votes-201737871864561.html
- ^ "VIDEO : देहरादून नगर निगम पर भाजपा के सौरभ थपलियाल का कब्जा, जीतते ही गिनाईं प्राथमिकताएं". Amar Ujala.
- ^ "देहरादून मेयर रिजल्ट में BJP की रेकॉर्डतोड़ जीत, मैराथन काउंटिंग के बाद सौरभ थपलियाल ने जमानत जब्त करवा दी". Navbharat Times.
- ^ Nautiyal, Pavan (January 26, 2025). "जानिए कौन हैं देहरादून नगर निगम के महापौर सौरभ थपलियाल,एक लाख वोटों से जीतकर बना दिया जीत का नया रिकॉर्ड". hindi.oneindia.com.
- ^ "देहरादून: नगर निगम के इतिहास की सबसे बड़ी जीत, लाख वोटों के अंतर से मेयर बने सौरभ थपलियाल". Rajya Sameeksha. January 26, 2025.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (January 26, 2025). "देहरादून मेयर चुनाव: BJP प्रत्याशी सौरभ थपलियाल के सिर सजा ताज, निगम चुनाव के इतिहास में सबसे बड़ी जीत". ETV Bharat News.
- ^ "Historic Win: BJP's Saurabh Thapliyal becomes Dehradun Mayor with record-breaking victory in Municipal polls". News9live. January 26, 2025.
- ^ "Uttarakhand Nikay Chunav Result 2025: Check Results From Dehradun, Garhwal, Haridwar And Other Areas As Counting Unfolds". English Jagran. January 26, 2025.