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| status = | | status = | ||
| term_start = 4 July 2021 | | term_start = 4 July 2021 | ||
| term_end = | |||
| governor = [[Baby Rani Maurya]]<br> [[Gurmit Singh (general)|Gurmit Singh]] | | governor = [[Baby Rani Maurya]]<br> [[Gurmit Singh (general)|Gurmit Singh]] | ||
| predecessor = [[Tirath Singh Rawat]] | | predecessor = [[Tirath Singh Rawat]] | ||
| office1 = [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly|Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly]] | | office1 = [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly|Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| constituency1 = [[Khatima (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Khatima]] | | constituency1 = [[Champawat (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Champawat]] | ||
| | | predecessor1 = Kailash Chandra Gahtori | ||
| | | term_start1 = 3 June 2022 | ||
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| constituency2 = [[Khatima (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Khatima]] | |||
| successor2 = [[Bhuwan Chandra Kapri]] | |||
| predecessor2 = Gopal Singh | |||
| term_start2 = 8 March 2012 | |||
| term_end2 = 10 March 2022 | |||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] | ||
| spouse = Geeta Dhami | | spouse = Geeta Dhami | ||
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| alma_mater = [[University of Lucknow]] | | alma_mater = [[University of Lucknow]] | ||
| education = Post Graduation in (MHRM&IR) LLB, Diploma in Public Administration | | education = Post Graduation in (MHRM&IR) LLB, Diploma in Public Administration | ||
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'''Pushkar Singh Dhami''' (born 16 September | '''Pushkar Singh Dhami''' (born 16 September 1975) is an Indian politician and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], serving as the 10th and the current [[List of chief ministers of Uttarakhand|Chief Minister]] of [[Uttarakhand]]. He was elected as MLA in [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly|Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha]] from [[Khatima (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Khatima]] in 2012 and 2017. He was appointed Chief Minister for the first time in 2021. He lost his seat in 2022 elections, but was re-elected as Chief Minister by BJP MLAs. He is the only Chief Minister of the state to assume a second consecutive term as CM ,since its creation.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Himanshu |title=BJP MLA Pushkar Singh Dhami to take oath as 11th chief minister of Uttarakhand tomorrow |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pushkar-dhami-next-chief-minister-uttarakhand-1823449-2021-07-03 |work=India Today |date=3 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
On 3 June 2022 he successfully won the [[Champawat Assembly constituency|Champawat Assembly]] bypoll.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushkar Dhami, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Keeps Job With Big Poll Win |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/results-of-3-assembly-bypolls-today-eyes-on-uttarakhand-chief-minister-pushkar-singh-dhami-3034281 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | |||
==Personal life and career== | ==Personal life and career== | ||
Pushkar Singh Dhami was born in a | Pushkar Singh Dhami was born in a [[Kumaoni people|Kumaoni]] [[Hinduism|Hindu]] [[Rajput]] family at Tundi village of [[Pithoragarh district]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jaggi |first1=Harleen Kaur |title=Know all about New Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami: Age, Political Career, BJP MLA from Khatima, Wife, Family, & Photo |url=https://jagrantv.com/show/new-cm-of-uttarakhand-pushkar-singh-dhami-biography-age-political-career-bjp-mla-from-khatima-wife-family-photo-rc1020300 |work=Jagran TV |publisher=[[Dainik Jagran]] |date=5 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> His ancestral village is Harkhola, [[Pithoragarh]]. His family moved to Tundi village where he studied until 5th standard after that they moved to Nagla Tarai Bhabar, Khatima. His father was in the army and retired as a [[Subedar]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sen |first1=Shampa |title=Know about Pushkar Singh Dhami who is all set to become Uttarakhand's 11th CM |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-know-about-pushkar-singh-dhami-who-is-all-set-to-become-uttarakhand-11th-chief-minister-2898734 |work=DNA India |date=3 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
He | He graduated from [[Lucknow University]] in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations and pursued [[Bachelor of Laws|LL.B.]] from [[University of Lucknow]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tewari |first1=Mohita |title=Pushkar Singh Dhami Dhami second Lucknow University alumnus to be Uttarakhand CM {{!}} Lucknow News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dhami-second-lu-alumnus-to-be-ukhand-cm/articleshow/84105597.cms |work=The Times of India |date=4 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He has also served as an adviser to [[Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]] while Koshiyari was serving as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in 2001.<ref>{{cite news |title=Pushkar Singh Dhami: From student politics to the top post in Uttarakhand |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/dehradun-news/pushkar-singh-dhami-from-student-politics-to-the-top-post-in-uttarakhand-101625365970228.html |access-date=4 July 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=4 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is two-term MLA but long-term RSS worker |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/uttarakhand-cm-pushkar-singh-dhami-is-two-term-mla-but-long-term-rss-worker-7388041/ |access-date=4 July 2021 |work=The Indian Express |date=4 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Political career== | ==Political career== | ||
Dhami started his political career in the year 1990 with [[Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad]], the student wing of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He also served as the state president of the [[Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha]] until 2008. During this time, he was credited | Dhami started his political career in the year 1990 with [[Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad]], the student wing of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He also served as the state president of the [[Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha]] until 2008. During this time, he was credited with asserting the state government to reserve 70% of opportunities for the local youth in industries of the state.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vivek |first1=Punj |title=Who is Pushkar Singh Dhami? All you need to know about the next Uttarakhand CM |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/who-is-pushkar-singh-dhami-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-next-uttarakhand-cm-11625313305087.html |work=mint |date=3 July 2021 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
=== Chief Minister in 2021 === | === Chief Minister in 2021 === | ||
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===Vidhan Sabha election, 2022=== | ===Vidhan Sabha election, 2022=== | ||
Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Current chief minister and a CM face, lost the 2022 legislative election against congress candidate, [[Bhuwan Chandra Kapri]] from [[Khatima (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Khatima]] constituency of [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly| | Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Current chief minister and a CM face, lost the 2022 legislative election against congress candidate, [[Bhuwan Chandra Kapri]] from [[Khatima (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency)|Khatima]] constituency of [[Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly|Uttarakhand legislative assembly]]. He was re-elected for the position of Chief Minister of Uttrakhand on 21 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHIEF MINISTER OF UTTARAKHAND |url=https://cm.uk.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
On 3 June 2022 he successfully won the [[Champawat Assembly constituency|Champawat Assembly]] bypoll.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pushkar Dhami, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Keeps Job With Big Poll Win |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/results-of-3-assembly-bypolls-today-eyes-on-uttarakhand-chief-minister-pushkar-singh-dhami-3034281 |access-date=2022-06-03 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 04:58, 26 June 2022
Pushkar Singh Dhami | |
|---|---|
 Pushkar Singh Dhami | |
| 10th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2021 | |
| Governor | Baby Rani Maurya Gurmit Singh |
| Preceded by | Tirath Singh Rawat |
| Member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 3 June 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kailash Chandra Gahtori |
| Constituency | Champawat |
| In office 8 March 2012 – 10 March 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gopal Singh |
| Succeeded by | Bhuwan Chandra Kapri |
| Constituency | Khatima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1975 Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse(s) | Geeta Dhami |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Residence | Khatima, Udham Singh Nagar |
| Education | Post Graduation in (MHRM&IR) LLB, Diploma in Public Administration |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Website | www |
Pushkar Singh Dhami (born 16 September 1975) is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, serving as the 10th and the current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. He was elected as MLA in Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha from Khatima in 2012 and 2017. He was appointed Chief Minister for the first time in 2021. He lost his seat in 2022 elections, but was re-elected as Chief Minister by BJP MLAs. He is the only Chief Minister of the state to assume a second consecutive term as CM ,since its creation.[1]
On 3 June 2022 he successfully won the Champawat Assembly bypoll.[2]
Personal life and career[edit | edit source]
Pushkar Singh Dhami was born in a Kumaoni Hindu Rajput family at Tundi village of Pithoragarh district.[3] His ancestral village is Harkhola, Pithoragarh. His family moved to Tundi village where he studied until 5th standard after that they moved to Nagla Tarai Bhabar, Khatima. His father was in the army and retired as a Subedar.[4]
He graduated from Lucknow University in Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations and pursued LL.B. from University of Lucknow.[5] He has also served as an adviser to Bhagat Singh Koshiyari while Koshiyari was serving as the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in 2001.[6][7]
Political career[edit | edit source]
Dhami started his political career in the year 1990 with Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He also served as the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha until 2008. During this time, he was credited with asserting the state government to reserve 70% of opportunities for the local youth in industries of the state.[8]
Chief Minister in 2021[edit | edit source]
On 3 July 2021, he was sworn-in as the 10th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, after the resignation of Tirath Singh Rawat due to political crisis regarding his legitimacy to hold the post and assumed office on 4 July 2021.[9][10] Pushkar Singh Dhami worked as a political adviser to former CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari.[11] He became the youngest Chief Minister of Uttarakhand at the age of 45.[11]
Vidhan Sabha election, 2022[edit | edit source]
Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Current chief minister and a CM face, lost the 2022 legislative election against congress candidate, Bhuwan Chandra Kapri from Khatima constituency of Uttarakhand legislative assembly. He was re-elected for the position of Chief Minister of Uttrakhand on 21 March 2022.[12] On 3 June 2022 he successfully won the Champawat Assembly bypoll.[13]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mishra, Himanshu (3 July 2021). "BJP MLA Pushkar Singh Dhami to take oath as 11th chief minister of Uttarakhand tomorrow". India Today.
- ↑ "Pushkar Dhami, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Keeps Job With Big Poll Win". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ↑ Jaggi, Harleen Kaur (5 July 2021). "Know all about New Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami: Age, Political Career, BJP MLA from Khatima, Wife, Family, & Photo". Jagran TV. Dainik Jagran.
- ↑ Sen, Shampa (3 July 2021). "Know about Pushkar Singh Dhami who is all set to become Uttarakhand's 11th CM". DNA India.
- ↑ Tewari, Mohita (4 July 2021). "Pushkar Singh Dhami Dhami second Lucknow University alumnus to be Uttarakhand CM | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Pushkar Singh Dhami: From student politics to the top post in Uttarakhand". Hindustan Times. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ↑ "Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami is two-term MLA but long-term RSS worker". The Indian Express. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ↑ Vivek, Punj (3 July 2021). "Who is Pushkar Singh Dhami? All you need to know about the next Uttarakhand CM". mint.
- ↑ Sanket, Upadhaya (3 July 2021). "Pushkar Singh Dhami To Be Uttarakhand's 3rd Chief Minister In 4 Months". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "Pushkar Singh Dhami takes oath as eleventh chief minister of Uttarakhand". Hindustan Times. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Achom, Debanish (3 July 2021). "At 45, Pushkar Singh Dhami Will Be Uttarakhand's Youngest Chief Minister". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "CHIEF MINISTER OF UTTARAKHAND".
- ↑ "Pushkar Dhami, Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Keeps Job With Big Poll Win". NDTV.com. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
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Chief Minister of Uttarakhand 4 July 2021 - Present |
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