Suresh Kumar (Himachal politician)
Suresh Kumar (born 1967)[1] is an Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh. He is an MLA from Bhoranj Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Caste community, in Hamirpur district. He won the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election representing the Indian National Congress.[2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Kumar is from Bhoranj, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh. He is the son of Gian Chand. He completed his MPhil in political science at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. His wife is a government employee.[1]
Career
[edit]Kumar won from Bhoranj Assembly constituency representing the Indian National Congress in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. He polled 24,779 votes and defeated his nearest rival, Anil Dhaman of the Bharatiya Janata Party, by a margin of 60 votes.[4][5] He lost the 2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election on Congress ticket to Kamlesh Kumari Yadav of the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 6,892 votes. He also lost to Anil Dhaman in the by-election that was caused by the death of his father Ishwar Dass Dhiman, a six time MLA.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Suresh Kumar(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- BHORANJ (SC)(HAMIRPUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Rathore, Navneet (8 December 2022). "Congress wins Bhoranj by 60 votes". The News Himachal. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Himachal Pradesh Assembly election results 2022: Full list of winners". The Indian Express. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Bhoranj Election Result 2022 LIVE Updates: Suresh Kumar Of Congress Wins". News18. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (8 December 2022). "Bhoranj Seat Result: भोरंज में कांग्रेस के सुरेश कुमार जीते, 60 वोटों से अनिल धीमान को हराया". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ "Votesmart India". Votesmart India. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Tonite, Himachal (6 November 2022). "Anil Dhiman faces old rival Suresh Kumar in Bhoranj". Himachal Tonite. Retrieved 6 December 2024.