Inder Dutt Lakhanpal

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. Inder Dutt Lakhanpal won from Barsar constituency in 2022 state assembly elections. He is three times Member of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Early life and education
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
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
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
Apart from his political career and social work, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal has a special interest in social service.

Languages known
He is fluent in Hindi and English.