Know your Politician
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Father’s Name
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Late Shri Hansji Maharaj
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Mother’s Name
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Late Smt.Rajeshwari Devi
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Date of Birth
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21.09.1951
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Place of Birth
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Kankhal, Distt. Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh)
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Marital Status
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Married
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Date of Marriage
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08 Feb 1981
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Spouse’s Name
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Smt. Amrita Rawat
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No. of Sons
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2
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Educational Qualifications
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Senior Cambridge
Educated at St. George`s College, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
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Profession
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Social Worker
Agriculturist
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Permanent Address |
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13, Municipal Road,
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Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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Tel. (0135) 2652414, 2714546
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Present Address |
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28, Mahadev Road,
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New Delhi – 110 001
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Tels. (011) 23326623, 9013180355 (M)
Fax. (011) 23326624
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Position Held |
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March 1991-Sept. 1994
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Member, Executive Committee, P.C.C.(I),Uttar Pradesh
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Jan. 1992-1994
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Member, Rashtriya Rahat and Sadhbhawana Samiti (National Relief and Goodwill Committee)
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March 1992-Oct. 1994
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Member, A.I.C.C.(I)
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Mar. 1993-Oct. 1994
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Member, Rajya Ekikaran Parishad, UP (State Integration Council)
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Feb. 1994-Feb. 1995
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Convener, Mahatma Gandhi 125th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Uttar Pradesh
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Apr. 1994-Mar. 1996
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Patron, Uttarakhand Sanyukata Sangharsh Samiti
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Oct. 1995-Dec. 1995
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Vice-President, All India Indira Congress Committee (Tiwari), Uttar Pradesh
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Jan. 1996-Dec. 1996
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President, Indira Congress (Tiwari), Uttarakhand
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1996
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Elected to 11th Lok Sabha
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July 1996-June 97
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Union Minister of State, Railways
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June 1997-Mar. 1998
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Union Minister of State, Finance
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1997-1998
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Member, Implementation Committee for Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of India`s Independence
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2000 onwards
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Member, AICC, Uttarakhand
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Aug. 2001
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President, Human Rights Department, Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee
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Feb.8, 2002-2004
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Secretary, All India Congress Committee
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Feb. 2003-Mar. 2007
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Vice-Chairman, 20-Point Programme Implementation Dept. Govt. of Uttarakhand (Cabinet Rank)
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Apr. 2008
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AICC Co-ordinator to Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
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2009
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Re-elected to 15th Lok Sabha (2nd term)
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31 Aug. 2009
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Chairman, Standing Committee on Defence
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16 Sep. 2009
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Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways
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19 Oct. 2010
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Member, General Purposes Committee
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5 May 2010
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Member, Committee on Public Accounts
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05 April 2014
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Resigned from 15th Lok Sabha.
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Book Published
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(i) “Bharat Sone ka Desh Bane”; (ii) “Adhyatma Aur Vigyan”;
(iii) “The True Path”; (iv) “Science and Spirituality”;
and (v)”Man Know Thyself”
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Literary Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
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Encouraging writers, poets, historians and others who
are active in the field of fine arts for the advancement
of the culture and folk arts of Uttarakhand; organised study groups and National Integration Camps; organized Gandhi Rainbow Peace March at Pietermaritzburg in South Africa, June, 2005 and presented a statue of Mahatama Gandhi as Barrister to the Mayor at the Civic Reception at the City Hall, Pitermaritzburg
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Social And Cultural Activities
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Played an outstanding role in the formation of Uttarakhand State; one of the patrons of Uttarakhand Sanyunkta Sangharsh Samiti; notable contribution in protecting and preserving the ancient
cultural heritage and in providing assistance to students,
sportspersons and women; relief to the victims of
natural calamities-floods, earthquakes, droughts and hailstorms etc.
in various parts of the country; propagated national unity,
integrity and religious harmony by organising conferences all over the country; organised Sadhbhawana padyatra in Gujrat post-Godhra riots, November 2002; organised several padyatras from Badrinath to Delhi, Siliguri to Gangtok and Gaya to Patna to interact and promote patriotism and spread the message of secular ideals; convened several hundred Sadhbhawana Sammelans in the last 25 years in various parts of the country to disseminate the feeling of goodwill and tolerance amongst different religious communities; organised and understood Gandhi yatra on the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebration as convenor; and was honoured by the President of Nepal, Shri Ram Baran Yadav in Ocotober for convening Pashupati Sangeet Mahotsav
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Special Interests
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Extending the latest computer technology, desk top printing and
latest scientific advancements to the masses and eradication of
superstitions, untouchability and other social evils; and comparative study of religions, cultures and history
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Favourite Pastime and Recreation
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Keeping abreast current affairs, international events, latest scientific developments, technology and its applications and travelling, meeting and interacting with varied groups of people
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Sports and Clubs
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Badminton; member of Constitution Club of India
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Countries Visited
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Widely travelled
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Reference: Loksabha