Chander Kumar

Chander Kumar is the current MLA and cabinet minister from the constituency of Jawali, Himachal Pradesh.

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Chander Kumar Biography

Chander Kumar is a senior politician from the state Himachal Pradesh. He is involved with the Indian National Congress party. He is the current MLA and cabinet minister from the constituency of Jawali. He holds the portfolios of Agriculture Minister and Animal husbandry as the cabinet minister of Himachal Pradesh since January 8, 2023. He also won the assembly election 2022 with 51.22 per cent of votes.

Before that, Chander ji got elected five times as MLA from Guler constituency between 1983 and 2004. Mr. Chander was also inducted to the position of cabinet minister of Himachal Pradesh from 1983 to 1999. Also, represented as the MP from the constituency of Kangra from 2004 to 2009.

About personal life, Chander Kumar was born on May 8, 1944, to Sh. Beli Ram. He is married to Krishna Chaudhary, who is a retired Teacher. They have a son named Neeraj Bharti and a daughter named Sonima Bharti.

Chander Kumar Personal Life

Full Name	Chander Kumar
Date of Birth	08 May 1944 (Age 81)
Place of Birth	Dhan, District - Kangra
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Social and Political Activist
Father's Name	Sh. Beli Ram
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	Krishna Chaudhary
Spouse's Profession	Retired Teacher
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)

Chander Kumar Net Worth

Net Worth

₹4.16 CRORE

ASSETS

₹4.44 CRORE

Liabilities

₹28.03 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Chander Kumar

He studied LLB, M.A., M.Ed. degree from Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

Political Timeline of Chander Kumar

2023 - Incumbent: Holds the portfolios of Agriculture Minister and Animal husbandry as the cabinet minister of Himachal Pradesh since January 8, 2023.
2022 - 2023 : Sworn-in as the Protem Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from December 19, 2022, to January 5, 2023.
2022 - Incumbent : Serves as the member of the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly representing Jawali Constituency.
2004–2009 : Represented as the Member of parliament, Lok Sabha from Kangra Constituency.
1998–1999 : And, as the Cabinet Minister of Higher Education and Public Relations
1998 -1999 : Then, as the Cabinet Minister of Forest & Environment
1993–2004 : Former member of the HP legislative assembly from Guler constituency.
1993 - 1998 : Later, as the Cabinet Minister of the Irrigation, Public Health, Science & Technology
1989 -1990 : Also, as the cabinet minister of Power and Projects
1984 -1985 : Served as the Minister of State of Forests department
1983–1990 : Former member of the state legislative assembly from Guler constituency.
1983 -1984 : Served as the Minister of State for Agricultural department in HP

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