Dinesh Kaushik (born 13 April 1960) is an independent politician and current Member of Legislative Assembly in Haryana, India.

[1] Author and academic D. C. Verma, in his book Haryana, highlights Kaushik's mobilising efforts in Karnal since the late 1980s.

Verma notes that he campaigned and organised for more than a decade in the area without stepping into electoral politics.

[2] The Pundri constituency in Haryana has consistently elected independent MLAs since 1996.

[3] Soon after being elected in 2014, Kaushik indicated his support for Manohar Lal Khattar, the BJP leader who became Chief Minister.