Know your Politician
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Constituency : |
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh )
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Party Name :
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Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)
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Father’s Name
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Capt. Mahant Ram
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Mother’s Name
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Phulmu Devi
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Date of Birth
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10.04.1944
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Place of Birth
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Vill. Samirpur, Distt. Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh)
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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23 May 1972
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Spouse’s Name
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Smt. Sheela Dhumal
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No. of Sons
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2
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Educational Qualifications
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M.A.(Eng.), LL.B.
Educated at Punjab University, Chandigarh and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
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Profession
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Agriculturist
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Permanent Address |
Vill. and P.O. Samirpur,
Distt. Hamirpur, Pin code – 177601
Himachal Pradesh
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Tels. (01972) 275060, 09418050009 (M)
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Present Address |
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301, Himachal Sadan, Sardar Patel Marg,
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New Delhi
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Tel. (011) 24108878, 9868180104 (M)
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Position Held |
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1989
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Elected to 9th Lok Sabha (1st term)
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1991
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Elected to 10th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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1998-2003
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Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
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1998-2003
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Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh
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2003-2007
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Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
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June 2007
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Elected to 14th Lok Sabha in a bye-election (3rd term)
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December 2007
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Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh
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Literary Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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A large number of articles have been published in different leading newspapers on political, cultural, sports, national issues from time to time, General-Secretary of the college literary society, editor of the college magazine
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Helping the poor sections of the society in getting good education free of cost or at cheaper cost, helping the poor in getting their daughers married
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Special Interests
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In the field of rural development, employment generation, involvement of the youth in constructive work and activities, development of Tourism, Hydel Power in the State, inspiring agriculturists to swith over to horticulture, floriculture and herliculture so that their income increases
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Reading and listening to music during free moments
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Sports and Clubs
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Have been captain of the college volley ball team for three consecutive years and played upto university level
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Countries Visited
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Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, U.K., U.S.A.
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Reference: Loksabha