| Jitendra Patwari is an Indian politician and activist belonging to the Indian National Congress. |
| He serves as the president of the Madhya Pradesh Congress. |
| From 2013 to 2023, he was a Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing the Rau constituency. |
| Jitu Patwari comes from an OBC farming family in Indore's Rau neighborhood. |
| His father, Ramesh Chandra Kodarlal Patwari, is an active member of the Indian National Congress. |
| His grandfather, Kodarlal Patwari, was a freedom fighter during the Indian independence movement. |
| In 2013, Jitu Patwari began his political career as the MLA from Rau and continued to retain the seat through the 2018 elections. |
| He held various positions under Kamal Nath's government including Minister of Higher Education and Youth & Sports Affairs. |
| An active participant in the 2017 Mandsaur protests, Jitu Patwari fought for justice for the five farmers allegedly killed by the police. |
| In December 2018, he reopened the case after being reappointed as the MLA from Rau constituency. |
| He resigned as the Minister of Higher Education and Youth and Sports Affairs in March 2020 due to political turmoil. |
| Jitu Patwari's hobbies include playing Volleyball and Tennis, and he is a fitness enthusiast often seen cycling. |
| He supported the Bharat Jodo Yatra in December 2019 and was frequently seen with Rahul Gandhi during rallies. |
