Dr. Sanjay Gangwani was elected to Provincial Assembly of Sindh on a reserved seat for minorities in 2018 Pakistani general election representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[5] He started his political Career in 2008 and later on the influence of Ali Haider Zaidi joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in 2011. He consider Imran Ismail and Arif Alvi his political mentors. Sanjay Gangwani is a Medical Doctor by profession, studied at Dow Medical College from where he has received his Bachelors of Surgery and Bachelors of Medicine degree.[1] He has been continuously working for the rights of minorities in Pakistan and decided to join PTI Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in order to serve the nation and his people. Sanjay Gangwani has been visiting interiors to check the medical facilities for the poor and needy. Recently along with other members of PTI delegation arrived in Tharparkar on a two-day exploratory visit. They visited different sections of Civil Hospitals at Umerkot, Chachro and Mithi, and inquired about the health of the admitted children and other patients and distributed relief material. They also discussed the issues of patient care, state of medical equipment and medicine supply with the medical superintendent and other doctors.[6]
Sanjay Gangwani believes patriotism is the key to protect the motherland.[7] For the outstanding contribution by the Gangwani Family, the government of Pakistan has named the road on the name of Sanjay Gangwani in Karachi Development Authority Scheme 1. Today, the road is known as Sanjay Gangwani Road.[8] He gives the credit to this honor to his father's (Dr. Engr. Manav. P. Gangwani)'s unconditional contribution to the country.[8]
Social and charitable causes
Dr. Sanjay Gangwani is an active member of SOS Children's Villages and UNICEF. He believes in giving back to the society. His father was a very active social worker in Pakistan who has served as the president Rotary Club,[9] president (IEP - Foundation),[10] district governor Lions Clubs International,[11] governor Rotary International District 3271, president of Friends Association, president of Pakistan Minority Wing, and president NED Old Boys Association.[11] Following his fathers dream, Dr.Sanjay has been organizing free medical camps and seminars for the poor and needy in Pakistan. He has organized several medical camps and seminars in Karachi along with Arif Alvi. They both have helped in organizing camps which focuses on "Eye" emergencies in the undeveloped and rural areas of Sindh, so far they have helped more than 200 eye patients with major eye surgeries for free and recently started the campaign to create awareness for heart ailments. Since, Dr. Gangwani is a certified cardiologist he has been working to organize camps and seminars for patients with heart ailments and related problems. Dr. Sanjay Gangwani is an active member of Pakistan Hindu Council[12] and Pakistan Hindu Panchayat[13][circular reference] both the organizations were founded by his father (Manav. P. Gangwani).[12] Also, he is an avid supporter of Edhi Foundation,[14][circular reference] and Saylani Welfare Trust.[15] He is also serving as a Director of International Affairs at Rotary Club.[16]