Raj Kumar Chauhan, born on March 27, 1957, is a seasoned Indian politician with a significant tenure in Delhi's political landscape. He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Mangolpuri constituency from 1993 to 2013, representing the Indian National Congress (INC). During his tenure, Chauhan held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Education and Social Welfare from December 2001 to December 2003, and later as Minister of Development, Revenue, Irrigation & Flood Control, Public Works, and SC/ST Welfare Departments in Sheila Dikshit's cabinet. In May 2024, expressing dissatisfaction with the Congress party's alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Chauhan, along with other senior leaders, resigned from the INC and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). For the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP has fielded Raj Kumar Chauhan as its candidate for the Mangolpuri (SC) constituency, marking his return to active electoral politics under a new party affiliation.
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| Issues | Shri Rajkumar Chauhan's Words |
|---|---|
| Air Pollution | To solve air pollution in Delhi, enforce stricter emission standards, promote electric vehicles, and reduce industrial and vehicle emissions. Additionally, controlling stubble burning and expanding green spaces can help improve air quality. |
| Water Scarcity and Quality | To solve water scarcity and quality issues in Delhi, promote water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and improve wastewater treatment. Strict pollution control and better management of water resources are essential for long-term solutions. |
| Waste Management | To solve waste management in Delhi, improve waste segregation at source and expand recycling programs. Additionally, enhance waste-to-energy technologies and develop efficient disposal infrastructure. |
| Traffic Congestion | To solve traffic congestion in Delhi, expand and improve public transportation, and promote the use of electric vehicles. Additionally, better traffic management, carpooling, and development of alternative routes can ease congestion. |
| Public Safety and Crime | To improve public safety and reduce crime in Delhi, enhance police presence, improve surveillance systems, and strengthen law enforcement. Community engagement, awareness programs, and better urban planning can also help prevent crime. |