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'''Ravinder Kumar,''' publicly known as '''Ravi Dhiman''', was born on October 1, 1961, in Alampur, [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. He is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from the Jaisinghpur constituency of Himachal Pradesh and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].
'''Ravinder Kumar''' (born October 1, 1961), publicly known as '''Ravi Dhiman''', is an [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from the Jaisinghpur constituency of Himachal Pradesh and a member of the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{cite web |date=|title=One India - Ravinder Kumar |url=https://www.oneindia.com/politicians/ravinder-kumar-72155.html |access-date=8 December 2022|website=One India}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
He is married to Mrs. Anisha Dhiman who works in the education department of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. They have a daughter and a son.
Ravi Dhiman was born in Jangal [[Kangra district|Kangra]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India, the son of Soma Devi and Jagan Nath. He is married to Anisha Dhiman who works in the Education Department of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. They have a daughter and a son. He is a Graduate and CAIIB(I) from Indian Institute of Bankers.


==Career==
==Career==


Ravi Dhiman started his career as a laborer. Then he joined Defence Formations and worked there for two years.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} In 1986 he joined the [[Punjab National Bank]] as a [[Shorthand|stenographer]], and in 2012 he took voluntary retirement.
Then he joined Defense Formations and worked there for two years.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} In 1986 he joined the [[Punjab National Bank]] as a [[Shorthand|stenographer]], and in 2012 he took voluntary retirement.


==Politics==
==Politics==
He ran as an independent candidate in 2012. In 2017, he sought nomination from BJP for the Jaisinghpur constituency and won.{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
He ran as an independent candidate in 2012.
 
Joined [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] in February 2014; and Member, BJP State Executive Committee 2014 onwards.
 
In December 2017, he was elected to the [[State legislative assemblies of India|State Legislative Assembl]]<nowiki/>y [[Jaisinghpur]] constituency and defeated Yadvendra Goma by a [https://zeenews.india.com/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-election-results-jaisinghpur-2065468.html/amp votes margin of 10,710].{{citation needed|date=December 2018}}
 
He was nominated as Member, Welfare and General Development Committees.
 
== Electoral performance ==
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== Current life ==
He lives in Alampur sub tehsil of Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district, along with his wife.


==Current life==
He is also a chairperson of NGO Projects.
He lives in Shimla along with his wife. He is also a chairperson for NGO Projects.


== External links ==
'''[https://www.ravinderkumar.in/2024/12/ravinder-kumar-political-journey-and.html Ravinder Kumar]: Political Journey and Contributions'''


==References==
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Ravi Dhiman
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byYadvinder Goma
ConstituencyJaisinghpur
Personal details
Born (1961-10-01) 1 October 1961 (age 64)
Alampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Political partyBJP
Spouse(s)Anisha Dhiman
Parents
  • Sh. Jagan Nath (father)
  • Late Smt. Soma Devi (mother)
ResidenceJangal, Alampur
OccupationSocial worker, politician, yogi
Websitehttps://www.ravinderkumar.in

Ravinder Kumar (born October 1, 1961), publicly known as Ravi Dhiman, is an MLA from the Jaisinghpur constituency of Himachal Pradesh and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Ravi Dhiman was born in Jangal Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, the son of Soma Devi and Jagan Nath. He is married to Anisha Dhiman who works in the Education Department of Himachal Pradesh. They have a daughter and a son. He is a Graduate and CAIIB(I) from Indian Institute of Bankers.

Career[edit | edit source]

Then he joined Defense Formations and worked there for two years.[citation needed] In 1986 he joined the Punjab National Bank as a stenographer, and in 2012 he took voluntary retirement.

Politics[edit | edit source]

He ran as an independent candidate in 2012.

Joined BJP in February 2014; and Member, BJP State Executive Committee 2014 onwards.

In December 2017, he was elected to the State Legislative Assembly Jaisinghpur constituency and defeated Yadvendra Goma by a votes margin of 10,710.[citation needed]

He was nominated as Member, Welfare and General Development Committees.

Electoral performance[edit | edit source]

2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Jaisinghpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 28,058 50.43% Increase13.79
BJP Ravi Dhiman 25,362 45.58% Decrease12.10
Rashtriya Devbhumi Party Sushil Kumar 943 1.69% New
AAP Santosh Kumar 697 1.25% New
NOTA Nota 298 0.54% New
Independent Surender Singh 155 0.28% New
Independent Dr. Kehar Singh 124 0.22% New
Margin of victory 2,696 4.85% Decrease16.20
Turnout 55,637 65.32% Decrease0.37
Registered electors 85,180 Increase9.94
INC gain from BJP Swing Decrease7.25
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Jaisinghpur[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Ravi Dhiman 29,357 57.68% Increase30.17
INC Yadvinder Goma 18,647 36.64% Decrease12.30
BSP Kehar Singh 1,082 2.13% Increase0.34
All India Manavadhikar Rajnaitik Dal Murlidhar 440 0.86% New
Independent Mohinder Kumar 387 0.76% New
Margin of victory 10,710 21.04% Decrease0.38
Turnout 50,896 65.69% Increase4.43
Registered electors 77,477 Increase4.47
BJP gain from INC Swing Increase8.75
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Jaisinghpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 22,233 48.93% New
BJP Atma Ram 12,498 27.51% New
Independent Ravinder Kumar 8,006 17.62% New
BSP Jago Ram 810 1.78% New
Independent Girdhari Singh "Dhari" 609 1.34% New
Himachal Lokhit Party Bachan Singh 456 1.00% New
Independent Dinesh Kumar 255 0.56% New
SP Jitender Kumar 252 0.55% New
Margin of victory 9,735 21.43%
Turnout 45,436 61.26%
Registered electors 74,165
INC win (new seat)

Current life[edit | edit source]

He lives in Alampur sub tehsil of Jaisinghpur tehsil of Kangra district, along with his wife.

He is also a chairperson of NGO Projects.

External links[edit | edit source]

Ravinder Kumar: Political Journey and Contributions

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "One India - Ravinder Kumar". One India. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  2. Election Commission of India. "Himachal Pradesh General Legislative Election 2017". Retrieved 8 July 2021.