Jitender Singh Shunty (born 1 August 1962), is an Indian politician and social worker.

[1][2][3] He is the founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Seva Dal, an NGO that helps to cremate unclaimed bodies and immerse the ashes as guided by the Hindu and Sikh religion.

[11][12] In December 2018, Shunty filed an FIR against actor Nasiruddin Shah for his statement saying that he was worried about the security of his children in India.

[13] In 2021, Jitender Singh Shunty received India's prestigious award Padma Shri for his services during Covid crises.

[14][15][16] Jitender Singh Shunty dedicates his Padma Shri Award to fellow frontline workers.