Vishnu Datt Sharma

Vishnu Datt Sharma was born to Amar Singh Sharma in Surjanpur on 1st October 1970. He married Stuti Sharma in 2019.

He was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from the Khajuraho constituency in Madhya Pradesh as a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate.
He has been nominated by the ruling party from the same constituency for the 2024 general elections.

He is a Member of the Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports and a Member of the Standing Committee on External Affairs. Additionally, he is the State President of the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.

In 2012, as the national co-convenor of the "Youth Against Corruption" forum, he spearheaded nationwide efforts to combat corruption. For two years, he travelled extensively across the country, investigating corruption in various states.

Notable actions included leading a padayatra from Balaghat (M.P.) to Gondia (Maharashtra) in September 2012, resulting in an FIR filed against Praful Patel for a prime land scam related to Delhi Airport. Additionally, he played a key role in orchestrating the Indian Parliament Gherao in Delhi in March 2012, protesting against corruption within the central government.

Additionally, he tirelessly advocated for equal opportunities for underprivileged yet talented students in Madhya Pradesh during the Demat examination for admission to private medical colleges. His efforts led to widespread agitation, prompting the Supreme Court to reserve 50% of seats for merit-based admissions. Additionally, he played a crucial role in the implementation of the NEET (National Eligibility Entrance Test) at the national level in the medical field, furthering his commitment to fair access to education and opportunities.

Apart from this, he engages himself in various social work. A.B.V.P. organised and led a national-level study group aiming to address pollution in the Narmada River. Covering a distance of about 2,200 km from Amarkantak (M.P.), the river's origin, to Bharuch (Gujarat), the group conducted extensive public awareness campaigns against ongoing pollution. Through the collection and analysis of water and soil samples during the journey, the group filed a petition in the NGT, presenting irrefutable evidence of illegal exploitation and damages to the river. As a result, the Madhya Pradesh government was ordered to take concrete steps for the river's restoration, with ongoing positive outcomes. Currently, efforts continue in pursuit of this petition's objectives.

He also founded, Vidyarthi Kalyan Nyas, an organisation working for the social upliftment of the poor and backward sections of society.