Naresh Agrawal

Early life and education

Naresh Chandra Agrawal was born in Hardoi. He attended the University of Lucknow and attained Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Science. from SP .

Controversy

Party (SP) MLA Naresh Agarwal sparked a controversy over the brutal Mumbai gang-rape, saying that women needed to pay attention to their clothes to avoid being raped. Agarwal also said that women should not be too influenced by television.

Reacting to the verdict, the mother of the telephone operator, stated, "They deserved death. If there was any harsher punishment than this, their crimes would merit that too. This crime is a blot on society. If rapists like them are set free, it will only encourage molesters and rapists, and send a wrong message to society. Also, it is necessary that equal urgency is shown in all rape and molestation cases. This incident has changed our lives. We live in a locality where word spreads very fast. Some of our neighbours have made our lives hell. They taunt us when we pass. While she has been struggling to overcome the trauma, the local boys have not been letting her do that. She is often chased by youths in the area. When we venture out for family functions, we feel the difference in our relatives' approach towards us." She also added that the quick conviction was only due to the proximity of the 2014 general elections.

In July 2017, Agarwal courted controversy by associating Hindu Gods with alcohol, while speaking on the issue of mob violence related with cow protection in the Rajya Sabha. The comments were removed from records as well the house was adjourned. Agarwal defended himself by saying that he had "not meant to hurt anyone". Deputy Chairperson of the House P. J. Kurien said that the comments "per se derogatory and hurt the sentiments of the majority community and God as it is believed".

Posts held From To Position Comments 01 2012 2018 Member, Rajya Sabha 02 2010 2012 Member, Rajya Sabha 03 2007 2012 Member, 15th Legislative Assembly 04 2004 2007 Minister of Transport, Government of Uttar Pradesh 05 2003 2004 Minister of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh 06 2002 2007 Member, 14th Legislative Assembly 07 1997 2001 Minister of Power, Government of Uttar Pradesh 08 1996 2002 Member, 13th Legislative Assembly 09 1993 1995 Member, 12th Legislative Assembly 10 1991 1992 Member, 11th Legislative Assembly 11 1989 1991 Member, 10th Legislative Assembly 12 1980 1985 Member, 08th Legislative Assembly