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Lokesh Kumar

Lokesh Kumar

Jammu

Summary

Experienced Strategic Political Consultant with 7+ years in policy communication, narrative building, and Campaign coordination in Jammu & Kashmir. Recently served as Third-Party Coordinator and Narrative Strategist for the region, focusing on tailored messaging and public outreach. Demonstrated success as Zonal Coordinator (Phases 1, 2 & 3) with SMMC during the JKAE 2024, contributing to MLA Training Program for JK BJP legislators. Key role in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 with SMCC team. campaign systems.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Policy Consultant | Third-Party Coordinator & Narrative Strategist

Varahe Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
  • Led third-party coordination and public communication strategy for the Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Built and managed influencer relationships; developed issue-based content aligned with the campaign's vision.
  • Contributed to MLA training for newly elected JK BJP legislators.

Political & Communication Support

Office of the Leader of Opposition
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisting the Leader of Opposition, Mr. Sunil Sharma, by contributing policy briefs, speech pointers, and social media content on key legislative and political issues.
  • Support includes research inputs, message drafting, and content ideation tailored for both Assembly sessions and public platforms.
  • Provide informal strategic insights on political developments, opposition positioning, and governance matters.
  • Occasionally collaborate with media and communication aides to ensure narrative consistency.

Political Consultant

SMCC
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Part of the SMCC campaign core team.
  • Managed KYOC (Know Your Opposition Candidate) profiles and opposition research.
  • Acted as CMS Point of Contact, overseeing data coordination, task reporting, and backend operations.

Political Consultant | Zonal Coordinator

SMCC
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Oversaw Phases 1, 2, and 3 zonal campaign activities.
  • Ensured consistent messaging across digital and on-ground teams.


Intern - Library Science

University of Jammu
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Focused on cataloguing, digital archiving, and user services.

Assistant Project Coordinator

Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD)
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Conducted research and drafted documentation for sectors including tourism, infrastructure, solar energy, and education.
  • Facilitated dialogue between government bodies and private stakeholders.

Engineer Intern - Cloud & Infrastructure

Rooman Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Trained in EMC-certified cloud infrastructure environments.

Education

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

IGNOU

Certificate - Tourism Studies

IGNOU

PG Diploma - Business Management

University of Jammu
07-2025

B.Lib.I.Sc - Library & Information Science

IGNOU
06-2024

Skills

  • Political narrative strategy
  • Third-party relationship management
  • Client Management Systems (CMS)
  • Political opposition analysis
  • Policy Research & Documentation
  • Team Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Social Media Coordination Tools
  • Political CMS Platforms
  • Research & Content Writing
  • Opposition profiling
  • Policy analysis
  • Legislative review
  • Risk management

Certification

EMC Academic Associate - Cloud Infrastructure and Services

Personal Information

 Political & Policy Consultant | Narrative & Campaign Strategist | Zonal & Third-Party Coordinator

Technical And Strategic Tools

  • Social Media Coordination Tools
  • Political CMS Platforms
  • Research & Content Writing
  • Opposition Intelligence Profiling

Timeline

Policy Consultant | Third-Party Coordinator & Narrative Strategist

Varahe Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - Current

Political Consultant

SMCC
10.2024 - 11.2024

Political Consultant | Zonal Coordinator

SMCC
08.2024 - 10.2024

Intern - Library Science

University of Jammu
03.2024 - 04.2024

Political & Communication Support

Office of the Leader of Opposition
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Project Coordinator

Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD)
10.2021 - 12.2022

Engineer Intern - Cloud & Infrastructure

Rooman Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2017

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

IGNOU

Certificate - Tourism Studies

IGNOU

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology

PG Diploma - Business Management

University of Jammu

B.Lib.I.Sc - Library & Information Science

IGNOU
Lokesh Kumar