Early Life and Family
Savitri Jindal is the wife of the late O.P. Jindal, a well-known industrialist who founded the Jindal Group. She is the mother of Naveen Jindal, a member of the BJP and a former MP.
Business Leadership
After the passing of her husband, O.P. Jindal, Savitri Jindal took over the responsibility of managing the Jindal family business. Under her leadership, Jindal Steel and Power has grown, making her one of the richest women in India. As of this year, Forbes India has named her the richest woman in the country, with a net worth of USD 29.1 billion.
Political Career
Savitri Jindal has been active in politics for many years. She was elected twice as an MLA from the Hisar constituency in Haryana. Her first win was in 2005 as a Congress candidate, and she was reelected in 2009. In 2013, she served as a minister in the Haryana government under Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Recent Election Candidacy
In 2024, Savitri Jindal filed her nomination as an independent candidate for the Hisar seat in the Haryana Assembly elections. Despite previously campaigning for her son, Naveen Jindal, who is a member of the BJP, she clarified that she is not part of the party. She aims to focus on the development and transformation of Hisar, expressing her deep connection to the region and its people.
Commitment to Hisar
Savitri Jindal has pledged to continue the legacy of her family in serving Hisar. She considers the people of Hisar as her family and has expressed her full dedication to their welfare and trust.