Party Name : Bharatiya Janata Party
Constituency : Hamirpur
State : Himachal Pradesh
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 14
Father's Name : Capt. Mahant Ram
Mother's Name : Phulmu Devi
Date of birth : 10 Apr 1944
Profession : Agriculturist
Positions held :
1989 Elected to 9th Lok Sabha (1st term)1991 Elected to 10th Lok Sabha (2nd term)1998-2003 Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly1998-2003 Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh2003-2007 Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative AssemblyJune 2007 Elected to 14th Lok Sabha in a bye-election (3rd term)December 2007 Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh
More Information :
Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments
A large number of articles have been published in different leading newspapers on political, cultural, sports, national issues from time to time, General-Secretary of the college literary society, editor of the college magazine
Social And Cultural Activities
Helping the poor sections of the society in getting good education free of cost or at cheaper cost, helping the poor in getting their daughers married
Special Interests
In the field of rural development, employment generation, involvement of the youth in constructive work and activities, development of Tourism, Hydel Power in the State, inspiring agriculturists to swith over to horticulture, floriculture and herliculture so that their income increases
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Reading and listening to music during free moments
Sports and Clubs
Have been captain of the college volley ball team for three consecutive years and played upto university level
Countries Visited
Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, U.K., U.S.A.
