Satish Poonia: Early Life, Education, Family, and Political Career

Name: Satish Poonia

Mother's Name: Smt Parmeshwari Devi

Father's Name: Late Sh. Subhash Chandra Poonia

Education: Bsc from Maharaja College in 1986; LLB from University of Rajasthan in 1989, MSc ( geography) from University of Rajasthan in 1994; PHD in 2016

Date of Birth: October 24, 1964

Place of Birth: Rajgarh (Churu) Rajasthan

Occupation/Profession: Director, Apple tours pvt ltd.

Political Party: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Designation: State Incharge- Haryana BJP

Spouse: Mohini Poonia

Children: Maheep Poonia; Anushka Poonia

Caste & Religion: Jat, Hindu

Satish Poonia Early Life

Born to Late Sh Subhah Chandra Poonia & Smt Parmeshwari Devi in Rajgarh , Churu, Poonia did his early education in Rajgarh and then completed his further school studies in Churu. He pursued higher education from University of Rajasthan and took admission in state’s prestigious Maharaja College in Jaipur. Since the young age, Poonia was inclined towards social cause and was popular among his peers.

Satish Poonia Family

Poonia is married to Mohini Poonia. The couple have a son Maheep Poonia & a daughter Anushka Poonia. He is related to noted freedom fighter Ramswaroop Poonia who worked in tandem with Choudhary Kumbharam Arya.

Satish Poonia Political Career

Since his early life, he was inclined to the ideology of RSS and joined ABVP in 1982. As a student leader he held several positions in ABVP and was also active in Rajasthan university students union politics. When the nation was rocked by alleged scandal of bofors gun during late 80s , Poonia led the student agitation in university as General Secretary of RUSU.

In 2000, Poonia contested the assembly by election in Sadulpur seat. He lost by a big margin. He then shifted his electoral politics to Amber ( Jaipur) and lost the assembly election in 2013. However, he was steadfast and continued working in Amber which rewarded him with a win in 2018. However, Poonia was not able to continue his winning streak and lost in 2023 assembly elections.

Satish Poonia Political History/ Timeline

1992- State General Secretary of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha

1998- State President of Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha

2004- State General Secretary BJP Rajasthan ( 4 times till 2014)

2011- Coordinator of L K Advani’s Jan Chetna Yatra

2018 : MLA- Amber

2019- State President Rajasthan BJP

2023- Deputy Leader of Opposition ( LoP) Rajasthan Assembly

2024- State Incharge, Haryana BJP

Satish Poonia Achievements

He is instrumental in the performance of the BJP in Haryana. The party in power since last 10 years faced immense anti-incumbency. Poonias’ leadership skills were put to test as the incharge of the party. He worked tirelessly & burnt candle at both ends to the benefit of the party in the state.

His stint at the state President of the party in Rajasthan is also appreciated by party workers at the grassroot level.

Satish Poonia Net Worth

According to the affidavit filed with the Election Commission in the year 2023, his total movable & immovable property is Rs 49,09,966 /- while the value of his wife’s properties is Rs 67, 32, 401.

Satish Poonia Political Controversy

During his tenure as the state BJP President in Rajasthan, it is claimed that groupism in the party grew. There were frequent media reports regarding this. Party’s maverick leader Dr Kirodilal Meena had complained about lack of support from the party leadership when Meena had taken cudgels against the then Congress government over various issues.

Frequently Asked Question

Q. Who is Satish Poonia ?

Ans. Currently state in charge of BJP Haryana

Q. Does Satish Poonia have criminal cases?

Ans. No, Poonia does not have any criminal case.

Q. From which party does Satish Poonia belong to?

Ans. Poonia belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Q. What is Satish Poonia’s qualification?

Ans. Poonia is BSc ,MSc ( Geography) LLB, PHD.