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Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah is an Indian politician. She is a member of parliament, representing the Tehri Garhwal seat in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian parliament.

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah Biography

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah, a prominent figure in Uttarakhand's political landscape, emerged onto the national stage through a bye-election, securing a seat in the 15th Lok Sabha. Within the BJP hierarchy of Uttarakhand, she serves as a respected Member of the State Parliamentary Board. Notably, her victory in the bye-polls for the Tehri Garhwal constituency marked a significant moment, as she defeated Saket Bahuguna, the son of former Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna.

Continuing her political journey, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah has since been re-elected in both the 16th and 17th Lok Sabha elections from the Tehri Garhwal constituency. Given her track record and the party's confidence in her abilities, she has been renominated by the BJP to contest in the upcoming 2024 general elections from the same constituency.

Beyond her political endeavours, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah has a rich personal background. She is married to Manujendra Shah Sahib Bahadur, Maharaja of Tehri Garhwal, thereby holding the esteemed position of queen within the region. Her lineage connects her to Maharaja Manabendra Shah, a stalwart who served as a member of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Lok Sabha, leaving a lasting impact within the BJP.

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah's dedication extends beyond politics; she champions the causes of Hill Region Development and Women's Empowerment. Her affiliations with esteemed clubs such as the Delhi Gymkhana Club and the Cricket Club of India reflect her diverse interests and engagement beyond the political arena.

Outside of her professional engagements, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah finds rejuvenation in music and travel, seeking solace and inspiration in these pursuits.

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By Zainab Ashraf Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2024, 11:43:20 AM [IST]

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah Personal Life

Full Name Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah
Date of Birth 23 Aug 1950 (Age 73)
Place of Birth Kathmandu, Nepal
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education 12th Pass
Profession Social Worker
Father's Name Late Rt. Hon. Gen Arjun S.J.B. Rana
Mother's Name Late Rani Bindu Devi Rana
Religion Hindu
Social Handles Social Handles:

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹49.66 CRORE
ASSETS:₹184.66 CRORE
Liabilities: ₹135 CRORE

Education Qualification of Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

After being educated at the Convent of Jesus & Mary in Pune, Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah continued her studies at Ratna Rajya Laxmi College in Kathmandu for two years.

Interesting Facts about Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah is the first woman elected to Lok Sabha from the state since Uttarkhand's inception as a state on 9 November 2000.

Political Timeline of Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah

2019
  • In May 2019, she was re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha for the third term. Since September 13, 2019, she has served as a Member of the Consultative Committee for both the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Communications. Additionally, she has been a Member of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj since May 2019.
2014
  • Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah was re-elected in the 16th Lok Sabha elections from Tehri Garhwal, where she once again thwarted Saket Bahuguna's bid for the seat by a margin of 1,92,503 votes. She became a Member of the Committee on Empowerment of Women. Then she held positions as a Member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Standing Committee on Defence. Additionally, during this tenure, she served as a Member of the Governing Body of All India Institute of Medical Science, Rishikesh.
2012
  • Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in the bye-polls, where she defeated Saket Bahuguna by a margin of 22,694 votes and became a member of the State Parliamentary Board (B.J.P.), Uttarakhand.

Mala Rajya Laxmi Shah Achievements

She is the first woman Member of Parliament in Lok Sabha after the creation of Uttarakhand.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://en.wikipedia.org/, https://sansad.in/ls, https://sansad.in/rs, https://pib.gov.in/, https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/ and the official websites of state assemblies respectively. While we make every effort to maintain the accuracy, comprehensiveness and timeliness of the information provided, we cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy or reliability of the content. The data presented here has been compiled without consideration of the objectives or opinions of individuals who may access it.

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