Inder Dutt Lakhanpal
Inder Dutt Lakhanpal | |
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| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 25 December 2012 – 28 February 2024 | |
| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Constituency | Barsar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 October 1962[1] Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Usha Devi Lakhanpal |
| Children | one son and one daughter |
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Inder Dutt Lakhanpal (born 27 October 1962) is an Indian politician, who served as Member of Legislative Assembly from Barsar constituency until disqualification due to anti-defection law on 28th February 2024.[1][2][3] Inder Dutt Lakhanpal won from Barsar constituency in 2022 state assembly elections.[4] He is three times Member of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[5]
Early life and education[edit]
Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, born on 27 October 1962 in Shimla, is a dedicated social worker and politician. He is the son of Late Shri Salig Ram Lakhanpal. Inder Dutt Lakhanpal is a graduate and is married to Smt. Usha Devi Lakhanpal. The couple has one son and one daughter.
Social Work[edit]
He has been actively involved in social work, serving as the Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti (NGO) (Registered), which assists poor patients. Notably, he has donated blood 68 times, showcasing his commitment to community welfare.
Political career[edit]
Inder Dutt Lakhanpal's political journey includes various roles and responsibilities:
- Councilor, Municipal Corporation, Shimla, from 1997 to 2002 (elected) and 2002 to 2007 (nominated)
- Chief Organizer, Pradesh Congress Seva Dal, from 2008 to 2013
- Elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2012 and re-elected in December 2017
- Member of the Public Undertakings, Subordinate Legislation, and Privileges Committees from January 2013 to May 2013
- Court Member, Executive Committee, HPU, from 2013 to 2015
- Chief Parliamentary Secretary from 13 May 2013 to 21 December 2017
- Member of the Public Administration and General Development Committees from 2018 to 2022
In December 2022, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal was elected for the third consecutive term. He was nominated as the Chairman of the Rural Planning Committee and is also a member of the Public Accounts and Business Advisory Committees.
Special interests[edit]
Apart from his political career and social work, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal has a special interest in social service.
Languages known[edit]
He is fluent in Hindi and English.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Details of MLA Inder Dutt Lakhanpal". hpvidhansabha.nic.in.
- ^ "Inder Dutt Lakhanpal won from Barsar constituency in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election results live". thehindu.com.
- ^ "Pdf ― list of Himachal Pradesh 2017 Legislative election winning candidates". Election Commission of India.
- ^ "Barsar Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Inder Dutt Lakhanpal Of Congress Wins". News 18.
- ^ "Himachal Pradesh Election 2022: Barsar Assembly Seat". Hindustan Times.