Asha Kumari (politician)
Asha Kumari is a leader of Indian National Congress and an All India Congress Committee secretary and Former AICC in charge of Punjab. She was a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Dalhousie.
Asha Kumari | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2012–2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Dhavinder Singh |
| Constituency | Dalhousie |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Brijendra Singh |
| Alma mater | Barkatullah University |
She was education minister of the state from 2003 to 2005.
Personal life
She married Brijendra Singh, son of Lakshman Singh, Raja of Chamba.
Controversy
On 29 December 2017, Kumari gained controversy after she slapped a female constable during an argument, after which she was slapped back by the constable.[1] She later apologized for her actions.[1]
References
- "Asha Kumari: Congress MLA slaps cop, gets one back in return". The Times of India. 30 December 2017. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
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