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Amit Jogi

Bio/Wiki
Full NameAmit Aishwary Jogi
Profession(s)Advocate, Politician
Physical Stats & More
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Politics
Political PartyJanta Congress Chhattisgarh
Janta Congress Chhattisgarh
Political Journey• In 2013 assembly polls, he became an MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) representing Marwahi (Vidhan Sabha Constituency) by defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.
• In 2016, the INC expelled Amit Jogi for six years for indulging in anti-party activities. The same year, his father, Ajit Jogi, founded a new party, Chhattisgarh Janata Congress.
Biggest RivalNot Known
Personal Life
Date of Birth7 August 1977
Age (as in 2018)41 Years
BirthplaceDallas, USA [1]NDTV
Zodiac sign/Sun signLeo
NationalityIndian
HometownPendra Road, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
School• The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Tamil Nadu
• The Daly College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
• Modern High School, New Delhi
College/University• St. Stephen's College, Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
• Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
Educational Qualification(s)• Graduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi
• MA from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi
• LLB from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
ReligionChristianity
CasteSatnami (ST)
Address Resident of Anugrah, Sagon Banglow, Civil Line, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
HobbiesReading, Travelling
Controversies• In 2003, he was involved in an incident of bribing the politician, Dilip Singh Judeo.
• In June 2007, Amit Jogi and his father were arrested due to their connection with the murder of Ram Avtar Jaggi (NCP treasurer) who was shot dead in June 2003.
• 2 charges related to Punishment of criminal conspiracy (IPC Section-120B)
• 1 charge related to Mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees (IPC Section-427)
• On 23 July 2011, he was badly injured when attacked by the crowd while campaigning for the INC candidate, Tanya Solomons.
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseRicha Jogi
Amit Jogi's wife Richa Jogi
ChildrenNot Known
ParentsFather- Ajit Jogi (Politician)
Mother- Dr. Renu Jogi (Eye Specialist)
Amit Jogi's Parents
SiblingsBrother- None
Sister- Late Anusha Jogi
Style Quotient
Assets/PropertiesMovable:
• Cash- ₹75 Thousand
• Deposits in Banks & Non-Banking Financial Companies- ₹51.5 Lakh
• Jewellery- ₹31.5 Lakh

Immovable:
• Agricultural Land worth ₹56 Lakh
• Non Agricultural Land worth ₹75 Lakh
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.)₹2.5 Crore

Amit Jogi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Amit Jogi

  • He was born in the USA and was nationalised by L. K. Advani in 2004.
  •  In 2009, he received the University Gold Medal from Jawaharlal Nehru University for graduating with the highest marks in Law.
  • After completing his studies, he started working at the Chhattisgarh High Court and worked there for 11 months.
  • On 19 June 2010, he began a new journey as a social worker. He has led many campaigns regarding justice for starvation and rape victims, power-tariffs reduction, and many more.

    Amit Jogi in Public

    Amit Jogi in Public

  • For his “unparliamentary” behaviour, on 2 March 2017, the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly passed a censure motion against him.
  • On 30 October 2023, Amit Jogi filed nominations for the Chhattisgarh Assembly Elections from the Patan constituency. [2]ThePrint

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