Saurabh Thapliyal is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

He completed his schooling in the city before pursuing higher education at SCBA , Nathuawala, Dehradun.

Thapliyal began his political journey through student activism, where he gained recognition for his leadership skills.

He later became the State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 2013, further cementing his role in the BJP.

In December 2024, the BJP nominated Thapliyal as its candidate for the Dehradun mayoral elections.