page_title: Ajay Dutt
section_title: Political career
hierarchical_section_title: Ajay Dutt / Political career
caption_attribution_description: English: With CM Kejriwal and Dy.CM Manish Sisodia
context_page_description: Ajay Dutt is an Indian politician who is a member of the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi. He is a member of the Aam Aadmi Party and represents Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency. He holds an MBA degree and was a partner in an IT services company before joining politics.
context_section_description: Even before joining politics during his graduation years, Ajay Dutt contested and won in union elections and held the post of Vice president. After joining AAP, Ajay Dutt campaigned in Ambedkar Nagar for the party nominee in 2013 Delhi Assembly election. In 2014 Lok Sabha election he also managed the North Bangalore Lok Sabha constituency for the party which he has expressed to be a learning curve before making an entry into formal politics. Following this Mr Dutt returned to Delhi and his home constituency Dr. Ambedkar Nagar after 16 years. In early 2015 when fresh elections were announced AAP fielded Ajay Dutt who has been an AAP volunteer in Ambedkar Nagar. Ajay Dutt won over his predecessor by a margin of 42460 votes. Ever since then he has been representing Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency and carrying out various development activities in this constituency. In an online survey conducted by www.mlareportcard.com in 2015 MLA Ajay Dutt got the highest score 4.75 out of 5 to become the most popular MLA amongst all MLAs of Delhi Legislative Assembly. He is considered to be one of the most accessible MLAs in Delhi. In a comprehensive survey conducted by Praja Foundation Ajay Dutt won the title "Mr Popular" in the year 2016. This was based on his performance on parameters such as accessibility (amongst top 5 MLAs) and delivery of Public Service for the year 2016. In 2018 he was ranked 2 amongst all MLAs perceived to be least corrupt and was also in the list of Top 5 MLAs in terms of overall performance. Post becoming MLA Ajay Dutt has also held important positions in various committees of Delhi government, Delhi Legislative assembly and also in governmental bodies of South Delhi district. Shri Ajay Dutt continues to be in news in developments that took place in 5-year term of the government.
  In 2019, Ajay Dutt tore off his shirt in Delhi Assembly as a protest against Ravidas temple demolition by DDA (Delhi Development Authority). He also claimed that if DDA gives four-five acres of land for the Ravidas temple to the community, he will give 100 acres of land to the Centre.
  In 2020 elections held for Delhi legislative assembly, Aam Aadmi Party, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal won 62 seats to claim an absolute majority in the elections. From Dr Ambedkar Nagar Constituency Ajay Dutt got re-elected by securing 62,871 votes (62.84% total Votes polled).
caption: With CM Kejriwal and Dy.CM Manish Sisodia during an inspection of work in Dr. Ambedkar Nagar Constituency
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