Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani (Img: Dynamite News)
New Delhi: Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani, the name that has emerged ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh, comes with a strong background in corporate affairs, sports administration and social initiatives. He is set to file his nomination papers as a Samajwadi Party candidate along with senior party leader Ram Gopal Yadav.
Known for his association with the Reliance Group and cricket administration, Nathwani has worked across multiple sectors, including corporate management, sports development and religious-cultural institutions.
Dhanraj Nathwani has been associated with the Reliance Group, where he has held leadership responsibilities in corporate affairs and administration. His professional experience includes managing organisational operations, strategic planning and institutional development.
Big News from UP Politics ahead of the Rajya Sabha Elections: Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani will file his nomination papers as a Samajwadi Party candidate along with Ram Gopal Yadav. Dhanraj is currently the Chairman of the Gujarat Cricket Association and Vice Chairman of the Dwarka… pic.twitter.com/LtNXg1LQWO
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He is the son of Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani, a senior corporate executive and Rajya Sabha member. Parimal Nathwani has served as Group President (Corporate Affairs) at Reliance Industries and has represented states including Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh in the Rajya Sabha.
Dhanraj Nathwani has been closely associated with cricket administration in Gujarat. He has served in key positions in the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) and later became its President.
During his tenure in cricket administration, he has been associated with the development of cricket infrastructure in Gujarat, including projects linked with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Gujarat Cricket Association is affiliated with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and oversees cricket activities in the state.
Apart from business and sports, Nathwani has also been associated with religious and cultural institutions. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Dwarka Devasthanam Samiti, which looks after administrative and developmental activities related to the Dwarkadhish temple and its surrounding areas.
His role involves contributing to infrastructure development, pilgrimage facilities and management-related initiatives connected with the historic religious centre.
Nathwani has also been involved with several social and environmental initiatives. His profile highlights interests in sports, wildlife conservation, education and community development activities.
With his corporate experience, sports administration background and institutional associations, Dhanraj Nathwani’s entry into electoral politics marks a new phase in his public life. His Rajya Sabha nomination from Uttar Pradesh has brought attention to his journey from corporate leadership and sports management to parliamentary politics.
