Know your Politician
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Constituency : |
Ladakh(Jammu and Kashmir )
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Party Name :
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Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)
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Email Address :
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[email protected]
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Father’s Name
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Shri Sonam Tsepel
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Mother’s Name
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Late Smt. Norzin Angmo
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Date of Birth
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01.09.1947
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Place of Birth
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Shey, Distt. Leh, Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir)
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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17 Sep 1976
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Spouse’s Name
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Smt. Sarla Chhewang
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No. of Sons
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1
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No.of Daughters
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1
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Educational Qualifications
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B.A., LL.B.
Educated at Ramjas College, University of Delhi and Law Faculty, University of Delhi, Delhi
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Profession
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Social Worker
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Permanent Address |
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Sankar Khar, Idgah Road, Chhubi, Ladakh
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Leh-194101, Jammu & Kashmir
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Tel/Fax: (01982) 252905, 09419179174 (M)
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Present Address |
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B-7, A Block, Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
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New Delhi – 110 011
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9013869155 (M)
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Position Held |
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1995-2004
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Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council
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2004
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Elected at 14th Lok Sabha
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Member, Committee on Defence
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2014
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Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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Social And Cultural Activities
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President, Ladakh Buddhist Association, 1987-1995; Chairman, Action Committee for Central Rule in Ladakh during early 1970; President, Lamdon Social Welfare Society and initiated pioneering social reforms in Ladakh; Founder Member, Lamdon Senior Secondary School, a pioneering educational Institute in Ladakh; Patron, Ladakh Theatre Organisation; worked for promotion of Theater and folk art and culture in Ladakh
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Sports and games, swimming and watching cricket
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Sports and Clubs
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Active sportsman in school and college days; captain of both football and hockey teams of Ramjas College, Delhi University; worked for promotion of various sports activities in Ladakh; patron of several sports clubs; promoting football, cricket, archery and winter sports and games
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Countries Visited
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Denmark, Germany, South Africa, Soviet Union and Switzerland
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Other Information
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Programme Executive, AIR, 1978-87; Director, Ladakh Ecological Development Group (N.G.O.), supported movements for devolution of power to grass-root level even as a student; actively involved in movements/agitations supporting grant of autonomy/UT status for Ladakh Region of Jammu & Kashmir; propagating sustaniable development model for Ladakh; supporting empowerment of Panchayati Institutions and active participation of people in development initiatives
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Reference: Loksabha