Shri Vishnu Datt Sharma, commonly known as V.D. Sharma, is an influential Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing the Khajuraho constituency in Madhya Pradesh. Born on October 1, 1970, in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, he has been active in politics for many years and is closely associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where he served as a full-time pracharak.
Sharma holds a post-graduate degree and is also an agriculturist by profession. He was elected to the 17th Lok Sabha in 2019, representing Khajuraho, and has made significant contributions in areas related to tourism, water management, and employment. His leadership within the BJP is also notable, as he was appointed as the President of the BJP’s Madhya Pradesh unit in 2020.
Sharma has been involved in social work and political activism from a young age, particularly focusing on issues relevant to rural development and national security. He has maintained a clean political image with no criminal records, though he has financial liabilities of around ₹25 lakh, offset by assets totaling over ₹1 crore.
Sharma is married to Dr. Stuti Sharma, an assistant professor, and they reside in Bhopal and New Delhi. His political career has seen steady growth, and he continues to be an important figure in Madhya Pradesh’s political landscape.