Saurabh Thapliyal is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He studied from Subhash Chandra Bose Academy , Nathuawala . In January 2025, he was elected as the Mayor of Dehradun, securing a historic victory with the largest margin ever recorded in the city's municipal elections.

Early life and education

Saurabh Thapliyal was born and raised in

Dehradun, Uttarakhand Dehradun (), also known as Dehra Doon, is the winter capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and is governed by the Dehradun Municipal Corporation, ...

. He completed his schooling in the city before pursuing higher education at SCBA , Nathuawala, Dehradun. During his time at SCBA, he was actively involved in student politics and served as the President of the Students' Union in 2001.

Political career

Thapliyal began his political journey through student activism, where he gained recognition for his leadership skills. He later became the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 2013, further cementing his role in the BJP. In December 2024, the BJP nominated Thapliyal as its candidate for the Dehradun mayoral elections. His selection was seen as a move to bring youthful leadership into local governance. The municipal elections were held on January 23, 2025, with a voter turnout of 55.9%. Thapliyal secured a decisive victory, receiving 241,778 votes and defeating Congress candidate Virendra Singh Pokhriyal by a margin of 105,295 votes.

Elections contested

Dehradun Municipal Corporation

References

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