Party Name : Sikkim Democratic Front
Constituency : Sikkim
State : Sikkim
Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 2 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 16
Father's Name : Shri Chandra Das Rai
Mother's Name : Smt. Ganga Devi Rai
Date of birth : 31 Jul 1954
Profession : Consultant Businessperson, Social Worker, Educationist
Positions held :
2008 - 2009 Deputy Chairman, State Planning Commission, Sikkim2009 Elected to 15th Lok SabhaLeader, Sikkim Democratic Front Party31 Aug. 2009 Member, Standing Committee on Information Technology7 Oct. 2009 Member, Committee on EthicsMember, Standing Committee on Human Resource DevelopmentMay, 2014 Re-elected to 16th Lok Sabha (2nd term)1 Sep. 2014 onwards Member, Committee on Subordinate LegislationMember, Standing Committee on FinanceMember, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Tribal Affairs5 July 2018 onwards Chairperson, Library Committee
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Social And Cultural Activities
Active in social networking; Enjoys cultural experiences of all kinds; Promoting diversity through exchanges especially in North-East India
Special Interests
Writing on current issues especially those relating to Sikkim and the North-east in newspapers/magazines; Taking part in conferences and debates on topical issues concerning Sikkim and the North Eastern Region. Also has avid interest in environmental issues and promotion of eco-tourism and education.
Favourite Pastime and Recreation
Intellectual discussions; Reading serious books on human conditions; Bird watching and horticulture
Sports and Clubs
Table tennis, cricket, trekking and hiking
Countries Visited
Widely travelled
Other Information
Chairman, Sikkim Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, 1999-2004
