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Umesh Patel

Umesh Patel
Umesh Patel is one of the most dynamic leaders of the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh. Umesh, who entered politics after completing his engineering, is currently an MLA from the Kharsia assembly constituency.
By Ajay M V | Monday, December 6, 2021, 12:58:18 PM [IST]

Umesh Patel Biography

Umesh Patel is one of the most dynamic leaders of the Indian National Congress in Chhattisgarh. Umesh, who entered politics after completing his engineering, is currently an MLA from the Kharsia assembly constituency. Umesh, who has a lot of affection for the youth, joined the cabinet after winning the elections for the second consecutive win in 2018 and became a part of Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's cabinet. Currently, he is the minister of Higher Education. Along with this, he is handling the Department of Skill Development, Technical Education and Employment, Science and Technology, Sports, and Youth Welfare. USA and Bangkok are the enlisted countries in his foreign trips.

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Umesh Patel Personal Life

Full Name Umesh Patel
Date of Birth 28 Nov 1983 (Age 42)
Place of Birth Nandeli, District – Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Party Name Indian National Congress
Education B.E. (Information Technology)
Profession Farmer and Social worker
Father's Name Shaheed Nand Kumar Patel
Mother's Name N/A
Spouse's Name Smt. Sudha Patel
Spouse's Profession House Wife
Children 1 Daughter(s)

Umesh Patel Net Worth

Net Worth
₹14.79 CRORE
ASSETS
₹14.9 CRORE
Liabilities
₹11 LAKHS

Political Timeline of Umesh Patel

  • 2018 : He joined the cabinet of the Chief Minister and became the Minister of Higher Education, Skill Development, Technical Education and Employment, Science and Technology, Sports and Youth Welfare Departments.
  • 2018 : Won the assembly elections for the second time in a row, in which the vote percentage of the Congress stood at 52.92 percent. This time he defeated BJP's candidate OP Chaudhary by 16,967 votes.
  • 2017 : Member, Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions, Member Facilitation and Honor Committee, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (2017-2018).
  • 2016 : Member, Estimates Committee, Delegated Legislative Committee, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (2016-2017).
  • 2015 : Member, Question and Reference Committee, Ethics Committee, Committee on Welfare of Women and Children, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, he held these posts for one year.
  • 2014 : Member, Committee on Government Undertakings, Library Committee, Committee on Welfare of Women and Children, Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly (2014-2015).
  • 2013 : Contested assembly elections for the first time in 2013 and registered a landslide victory. He became MLA from Kharsia assembly seat. In this election, Umesh Patel defeated Dr. Jawahar Lal Nayak of BJP by 3,8888 votes.
  • 2013 : General Secretary, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee (2013-2014).

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