Laxmikant Sharma (24 January 1960– May 31, 2021) was an Indian politician.

Laxmikant Sharma
Member of Legislative Assembly, Madhya Pradesh
In office
1993–2013
Preceded byBhavani Singh
Succeeded byGovardhan Upadhyay
ConstituencySironj
Personal details
Born1960 or 1961
Died (aged 60)

Biography

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Sharma was a member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly elected from Sironj.[1]

During the Vyapam investigation he was placed in judicial custody.[2] He served as minister for Education of Madhya Pradesh and leader of Bharatiya Janata Party.

He was one of the accused in the Vyapam scam.

Sharma died at Chirayu Hospital in Bhopal, where he was being treated for COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India, aged 60.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Scam-tainted MP minister Laxmikant Sharma resigns from BJP's primary membership
  2. ^ ‘LET LAXMIKANT, RAGHAVJI ALSO CONTEST ELECTIONS'
  3. ^ "Senior Madhya Pradesh BJP leader dies of Covid-19". Hindustan Times. 1 June 2021.