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Thupstan Chhewang

Thupstan Chhewang

Thupstan Chhewang was born 1 September 1947. He is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India.

Thupstan Chhewang Biography

Thupstan Chhewang was born 1 September 1947. He is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Ladakh constituency of Jammu and Kashmir. He is a National Executive member and was elected as the member of Parliament from Ladakh constituency, representing BJP, in the 16th Lok Sabha.

By Anushree Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 04:58:14 PM [IST]

Thupstan Chhewang Personal Life

Full Name Thupstan Chhewang
Date of Birth 01 Sep 1947 (Age 76)
Place of Birth Shey, Distt. Leh, Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir)
Party Name Bharatiya Janta Party
Education Graduate Professional
Profession Social Worker
Father's Name Late Shri Sonam Tsepel
Mother's Name Late Smt. Norzin Angmo

Thupstan Chhewang Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹1.98 CRORE
ASSETS:₹1.99 CRORE
Liabilities: ₹80,000.00

Interesting Facts about Thupstan Chhewang

He is the great great great great-grandson of Tsepel Tondup Namgyal, last independent ruler of Ladakh on his mother's paternal side. He is related to Kings of Zangla on his mother's maternal side since his maternal grandmother, Princess Yeshes Wangmo was the daughter of King of Zangla. He is the nephew of The 19th Kushok Bakula and great grand nephew of the 18th Kushok Bakula.

Political Timeline of Thupstan Chhewang

2016
  • Member, Sub-Committee of the Standing Committe on Defence
2014
  • Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation
2014
  • Member, Joint Committee on Salaries and Allowances of Members of Parliament.
2014
  • Member, Standing Committee on Defence
2014
  • He was re-elected to the 16th Lok Sabha for 2nd term by defeating Ghulam Raza of IND party from Ladakh constituency.
2004
  • Member, Standing Committee on Defence
2004
  • He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha by defeating Hassan Khan of JKN party from Ladakh constituency.
1995
  • Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council

Thupstan Chhewang Achievements

He was the Programme Executive of AIR from 1978-87. He was the Director of Ladakh Ecological Development Group (N.G.O.). He supported movements for devolution of power to grass-root level even as a student. He actively involved in movements/agitations supporting grant of autonomy/UT status for Ladakh Region of Jammu and Kashmir. He propagated sustainable development model for Ladakh. He supported empowerment of Panchayati Institutions and active participation of people in development initiatives.

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