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| name = Nitasha Rakesh Sihag

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| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1985}}

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| birth_place = Sunam, Punjab, India

| nationality = Indian

| residence = Ellenabad, Sirsa, Haryana, India

| education = MBA (Human Resource), LLB (Final Year)

| occupation = Social Activist, Politician

| party = Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

| known_for = Women empowerment, grassroots politics, drug awareness campaigns

| office = State Executive Member, BJP Haryana

| other_offices = District President (Mahila Morcha), BJP Sirsa; State Secretary, BJP Mahila Morcha Haryana

| awards = Ideal Woman Award (2019), Haryana State Drug-Free Campaign Recognition

| website = [https://x.com/nitasha_rakesh Twitter] • [https://www.facebook.com/sihagnitasha Facebook]

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'''Nitasha Rakesh Sihag''' is an Indian politician, legal scholar, and grassroots social activist from Haryana. She is currently a State Executive Member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana and has formerly served as District President of BJP Mahila Morcha in Sirsa and State Secretary in BJP’s women wing.

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== Early Life and Education ==

Nitasha was born in Sunam, Punjab, India. She completed her MBA in Human Resource Management and have completed LLB degree. After marriage, she moved to Ellenabad in Sirsa district, Haryana.

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== Political Career ==

She began her political journey through BJP Mahila Morcha, the women's wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Nitasha rose through the ranks, serving first at the district level and later taking on state-level responsibilities. As of 2024, she holds the position of State Executive Member in BJP Haryana.

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== Social Contributions ==

* Led awareness campaigns against drug abuse under the slogan "Nasha Chhodo, Rishta Jodo" (Quit Drugs, Build Relationships), recognized by the Haryana Government.

* Played an active role in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) organizing cleanliness drives in urban and rural areas of Sirsa.

* Advocated for tree plantation and environmental awareness under the theme “Har Sheher Gaon, Ped Ki Chhaon.”

* Organized women’s empowerment workshops and legal rights awareness events in rural communities.

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== Notable Appearances ==

* Participated in national-level seminars hosted by CII in New Delhi as the sole delegate from Haryana.

* Invited speaker at the International Women's Forum, Mumbai.

* Honored with the “Ideal Woman Award – 2019” by Legal Rights Council and University of Delhi.

== Personal Life ==

Nitasha belongs to a Punjabi and Bagri-speaking family with roots in Sunam, Punjab. She is married and resides in Ellenabad, Sirsa. Her family has spiritual associations with the Namdhari sect. She maintains an active presence on social media and continues to mentor young women in leadership.

== Contact ==

* '''Mobile''': [phone]

* '''Twitter''': [https://x.com/nitasha_rakesh @nitasha_rakesh]

* '''Facebook''': [https://www.facebook.com/sihagnitasha Nitasha Sihag Facebook]

== See Also ==

* Bharatiya Janata Party

* BJP Mahila Morcha

* Politics of Haryana

* Women in Indian Politics

== References ==

* [https://x.com/nitasha_rakesh Official Twitter Handle]

* [https://www.facebook.com/sihagnitasha Official Facebook Page]

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