Nand Lal (Himachal Pradesh politician)
Nand Lal (born 16 April 1954) is an Indian politician, who currently serves as MLA from Rampur constituency.[1] He is associated with Indian National Congress.[2] He is son of Pyare Lal. He was born at Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla. He is a Post Graduate in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.[3] He is married to Smt. Satya.
Nand Lal | |
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Member Legislative Assembly Himachal Pradesh | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Himachal Pradesh | |
Assumed office 2017 | |
Constituency | Rampur Bushahr |
Chief Parliamentary Secretary | |
In office 2012–2017 | |
Constituency | Rampur bushahr |
Member Legislative Assembly Himachal Pradesh | |
In office 2007–2012 | |
Constituency | Rampur bushahr |
Personal details | |
Born | Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla, India | 16 April 1954
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Smt. Satya |
Children | 1 |
Parent | Pyare Lal |
Residence(s) | Village & P.O. Deothi, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla, (HP) |
Education | M.A. (Political Science) |
Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla |
Committees | Member, Welfare, and Rural Planning Committees. |
Awards | President Police Medal for meritorious services |
Political Standing
After completing Basic Training Course from I.T.B.P. Academy, Nand Lal was inducted into Commando Contingent, (I.T.B.P.); actively involved in the security arrangement to International events i.e. Asiad, 1982, ii) Non-Aligned Meet, 1983, and iii) Commonwealth Conference, 1984; Commanded ITBP Battalion[4] in highly militant infested areas of Jammu and Kashmir (twice); was involved in the development of a village near Delhi adopted under ‘Village Adoption Scheme’, Govt. of India; organized medical camps and undertook developmental work under Border Area Development Programme; worked also for inculcating a sense of security amongst the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.
Nand Lal Joined S.P.G., in 1985 and remained in it till 1997; received letter of appreciation from the former Prime Ministers late Shri Rajiv Gandhi[5] and Shri Chander Shekhar, in recognition of his distinguished services; was felicitated also by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in appreciation of his contributions to the security and development of the State; recipient also of ‘President Police Medal’ (twice) for fighting against militancy and for his outstanding services during 2001 and 2007 respectively. Sought voluntary retirement from Central Govt. Service in 2007 and joined Indian National Congress in order to better serve the people of his constituency.
Elected to the Himachal pradesh State Legislative Assembly[6] in 2007; remained member, Subordinate Legislation & Privilege Committees. He was re-elected to the State Legislative Assembly in December 2012; appointed chairman, Privilege Committee and thereafter Chief Parliamentary Secretary. He won by a margin of 9471 votes. Prem Singh Draik of Bharatiya Janata Party was the trailing candidate.
He commanded an ITBP Battalion in the highly militant-presence areas of Jammu and Kashmir[7] (twice) and is the recipient of the President Police Medal [8] for meritorious services and for fighting militancy. He was also felicitated by the Arunachal Pradesh government in appreciation of his contribution to the security and development of the state.
Married to Satya, he has one son who is a political and a social worker. Widely travelled, Nand Lal has visited over a dozen countries. Reading, horticulture, sports and cultural activities are his favourite pastimes. He loves interacting with people from the remote and border areas.[9]
Constituency Represented
Rampur Bushahr is a municipal council in Shimla district. It is about 130 km from Shimla, connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda.[10]
Nand lal's Election Records
Year | A C No. | Constituency Name | Category | Winner | Gender | Party | Votes | Runner Up | Gender | Party | Votes |
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2017 | 66 | Rampur | (ST) | Nand Lal | M | INC | 25730 | Prem Singh Daraik | M | BJP | 21693 |
2012 | 66 | Rampur | (SC) | Nand Lal | M | INC | 27925 | Prem Singh Draik | M | BJP | 18454 |
2007 | 2 | Rampur | (SC) | Nand Lal | M | INC | 26430 | Brij Lal | M | BJP | 19960 |
References
- Chowdhary, Charu (29 July 2019). "Rampur Bushahr: Of Temples And Palaces in Himachal Pradesh". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- "Indian National Congress". Indian National Congress. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- "Home | Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India". hpuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- "Home | Indo Tibetan Border Police, Ministry of Home Affairs". itbpolice.nic.in. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- "Shri Rajiv Gandhi | Prime Minister of India". www.pmindia.gov.in. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- https://hpvidhansabha.nic.in/Home/HistoricalBackground
- "Jammu and Kashmir | History, Capital, Map, Population, & Government". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- "Awards & Medals | Ministry of Home Affairs | GoI". www.mha.gov.in. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- Service, Tribune News. "Former ITBP commando, Nand Lal dons political colours". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- Goyal, Anuradha (14 September 2015). "Rampur Bushahr And Its Padam Palace, Himachal Pradesh". Inditales. Retrieved 9 May 2021.