In keeping with the best and the highest traditions of Indian National Congress the Party has nominated one of its most talented and young faces, Shri Sanjay Puri, to represent it from Janak Puri in the coming Assembly polls. Full of youthful enthusiasm and unflinching perseverance Sanjay Puri’s heart beats for Janak Puri as he grew up in its by lanes, lives here and knows this area as an insider. As a Municipal councilor for nearly two years from Ward 17 of Janak Puri and also as Chairman of West Zone, Sanjay Puri, through sheer hardwork and dedication to his constituents has cemented his place in the hearts of residents of Janak Puri.

Sanjay Puri began his political career in 1985 when he joined Congress party and was elected the Secretary Students Union at Motilal Nehru College of University of Delhi. His dynamism and leadership qualities helped him rise to the post of President NSUI (IN) in 1995. During his career as the NSUI President he achieved several successes including facilitation of introducing new courses in many colleges of University of Delhi. He also ably led delegations to UGC and through his problem-solving leadership qualities helped many a College in the University resolve several of their age-old problems. His continuous and keen interest in the academic life of the University and the students, Sanjay Puri was appointed Secretary cum Spokesperson of the Indian Youth Congress during which he championed the cause of youth, unemployment and other problems faced by them.

Sanjay Puri has always remained at the forefront of espousing various social causes and his bonding with Janak Puri in his words has been "more emotional than political". His consistent endeavours to provide a better quality of life for the residents of Janak Puri is well known to his constituents. As a Municipal Councillor he has been able to realize some of his dreams for Janak Puri which he has been nurturing for many years before he was elected. His elevation as Chairman of MCD, West Zone was truly a short in the arm for his zeal to work on a broader canvas than to be restricted to one area. He has remarkable successes to his credit in a short span of less than two years. His untiring efforts for giving concrete shape to projects like Delhi Haat, Community Wedding Mart, Coffee Home and Old Age Transit Home at Janak Puri eminently speak for his sensitivity and conviction to the causes of various age and social groups. In a time when many of residents and Resident Welfare Associations have been voicing concerns for electricity supply in various areas of Delhi, Sanjay Puri through his concerted efforts brought in revolutionary improvement in the electricity distribution system of Janak Puri. Though he was elected from Ward 17 of Janak Puri, he has made significant contributions towards bettering the quality of life for the residents of Ward 18. Sanjay Puri always believes in pushing himself and his associates beyond the set limits of boundaries to achieve results. Some of his important contributions which are there for everybody to see are enumerated below for your valued evaluation:

• Beautification, development and upkeep of parks in Janak Puri through budgetary provision of Rs. One Crore
• Construction and repair of Street Lights and Electrification of Parks at an estimated cost of Rs. 74 Lakhs
• Approval and construction of a Super-speciality Hospital at C2-B at an estimated outlay of Rs. 80 Crores
• Provision for new Transformers, repair and maintenance of old ones and upgradation of several existing transformers in and around Janak Puri including Uttam Nagar
• Implementation of the scheme for construction of a new 66 KV Grid at an estimated cost of Rs. Five Crores.
• Approval of various development schemes from Delhi government for Mahaindra Park, Chanakya Place and Jeevan Park at an estimated cost of Rs. One Crore
• Inclusion of Jeevan Park Blocks D1, D2, D3 in the list of unauthorized colonies and approval of Rs. 51 lakhs for various developmental schemes for the area
• Dense carpeting of the Nala along Pankha Road and construction of two new bridges over Nala at a cost of Rs. 38 lakhs
• Arrangement of water coolers and water filters for all the MCD Schools of Ward 17
• Approval of Subways near Dhauli Piao, C1 and Dabri More
• Approval for construction of Traffic Red Lights near Major Deepak Tyagi Marg, C1-A & B-1, Happy Model School
• Solved age-old problem of B-1 Super Bazar Market, the biggest market in Janak Puri, by improving the storm drainage channel and providing street lights in entire area from MCD funds
• Clearing of 200 truck loads of Debris and Refuse from the DDA land behind Janak Cinema overnight and solving years of problem in that area
• Fulfilled the long pending demand of C-3 and C-3 A Blocks for covering of Nala; the scheme has been approved
• Solved the vexing drinking water problem of the residents of DESU Colony and got other developmental schemes going at a cost of Rs. 65 Lakhs
• Development of the Gurudwara area in C-4 Block through electrification, construction of speed breakers and shifting of the bus stand
• Cleaning of the Storm Drain Channel of B-1 Block

There is a long list of Sanjay Puri’s achievements in a short span of time and his work has greatly endeared him to the residents of Janak Puri who fondly describe the relation as Janak Puri – Sanjay Puri. Not only is Sanjay Puri popular among the public, he has earned lot of respect and goodwill of the officers of MCD, Delhi Government and Other Institutions like DDA. He was the youngest-ever Chairman of the MCD, the only Councillor out of 134 in the Organising Committee of International Workshop on Waste Water Management, one of the few to conceive, plan and implement innovative schemes of institution-building, interactive workshops involving Ministers, government officials and public and green campaigns. Numerous letters of appreciation, gratitude and encouragement from Ministers, parliamentarians, senior bureaucrats, government officials, NGOs, academic institutions, religious institutions, RWAs, and general public are a testimony to Sanjay Puri’s efficiency, dedication, sincerity and genuine concern for public good. Excerpts from some of the communications to Sanajy Puri from various sources are reproduced below for your kind reference:

"The allotment of land for Coffee Home near Narang Colony is the result of your untiring efforts and keen interest…... Please accept congratulations for conceiving a unique and viable concept of shopping arcade".

Rajiv Talwar, IAS
Secretary,
Delhi Government & CEO Delhi Tourism

"Development works of Project Division have been completed as aresult of the initiative taken by you".

Deputy Commissioner,
MCD, West Zone

"On your request and persuasion Bus Pass Counter for Girl Students at Bharti College, Janak Puri and a U-Special from College to Rohini have been cleared for implementation".

Parvez Hashmi,
Minister Transport, Govt. of NCT Delhi

"We salute your inherent zeal and burning desire for welfare of people which is unmatched".

A.K.Gulati,
General Secretary,
RWA, C, 6-A Block,
Janak Puri

"The Sabha conveys its gratitude to you for timely action for redressing our grievances relating to MCD".

Raj Kumar Kaila,
Secretary General,
Shree Sanatan Dharam Sabha,
A Block, Janak Puri

"The management of Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Janak Pur &Gursikh Sangat are thankful for your efforts in development of the area".

Amarpal Singh,
President & Other Office Bearers

"Through your hard work, blessings and guidance you have really added to the prestige of this coveted post of the Chairman".

S.K. Jain,
Suptdg. Engineer,
West Zone

"Most of the officials including me appreciate your positive, pro-active approach which has led to substantial achievements in one year".

Punya S. Srivastava,
Deputy Commissioner, MCD

"The Officers of West Zone have all praise for your dynamic leadership and guidance"

V.S. Sharma,
Additional Commissioner, MCD

"Your dedication, sense of duty and your performance has been exceptional both in the House as well as your Ward in Janak Puri"

Ashok Kumar Jain,
Mayor, Delhi

"Such performance in a short duration is really commendable".

Arjun Singh, MP
Senior Congress Leader