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{{short description|Indian politician}}
{{Short description|Indian politician (1951–2025)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name          = Kishan Kapoor
| name          = Kishan Kapoor
| image        =  
| image        = Kishan Kapoor, Himachal Pradesh.jpg
| caption      =  
| imagesize    = 200px
| caption      = Kapoor in 2018
| office        = [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| office        = [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament]], [[Lok Sabha]]
| constituency  = [[Kangra (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kangra Lok Sabha constituency]]
| constituency  = [[Kangra (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kangra]]
| term_start    = 23 May 2019
| term_start    = 23 May 2019
| term_end      =  
| term_end      = 4 June 2024
| predecessor  = [[Shanta Kumar]]
| predecessor  = [[Shanta Kumar]]
| primeminister = [[Narendra Modi]]
| successor    = [[Rajeev Bhardwaj]]
| office1      = Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
| office1      = Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
| constituency1 = [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
| constituency1 = [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
| term_start1  = 27 December 2017
| term_start1  = 27 December 2017
| term_end1    = 23 May 2019
| term_end1    = 23 May 2019
| 1blankname1         = [[Chief Minister]]
| predecessor1  = [[GS Bali]]
| 1namedata1         = [[Jai Ram Thakur]]
| successor1    = [[Rajinder Garg]]
| 1blankname1   = [[Chief Minister]]
| 1namedata1   = [[Jai Ram Thakur]]


| office2      = Industries, Transport and Urban Development Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
| office2      = Industries, Transport and Urban Development Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
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| 2namedata2          = [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]]
| 2namedata2          = [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]]


| office3      = Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationary and Law Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
| office3      = Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationery and Law Minister [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]
| constituency3 =  [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
| constituency3 =  [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
| term_start3  = 1998
| term_start3  = 1998
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| term_end4          = 1998
| term_end4          = 1998
| constituency4      = [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
| constituency4      = [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]
 
| birth_date          = {{birth date|1951|6|25|df=y}} 
| birth_place        = [[Kangra district|Kangra]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India 
| death_date          = {{death date and age|2025|2|1|1951|6|25|df=y}} 
| death_place        = [[Chandigarh]], India
| spouse              = {{Marriage|[[Rekha Kapoor]]<br>|10 August 1990}}
| spouse              = {{Marriage|[[Rekha Kapoor]]<br>|10 August 1990}}
| parents            = Hari Ram<br>Gulabo Devi
| parents            = Hari Ram<br>Gulabo Devi
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'''Kishan Kapoor''' is an [[Indian politician]] and the member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He is the sitting [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha]] from [[Kangra (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kangra Lok Sabha constituency]] of Himachal Pradesh. He won the seat by a record margin of votes in the General election 2019. He has won by the margin of 4.77 lakh votes which is the 2nd largest voting percentage at 72.2% all over the country. He previously served as Food, Civil supplies & Consumer Affairs minister in the [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]. In the past, he has served three terms as a [[Cabinet minister]] and five terms as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of the legislative assembly]] representing the [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]. He is one of the senior most [[Bhartiya Janta Party]] leaders from the state.
'''Kishan Kapoor''' (25 June 1951 – 1 February 2025) was an Indian politician who was a member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. He was the [[Member of parliament, Lok Sabha]] from [[Kangra (Lok Sabha constituency)|Kangra Lok Sabha constituency]] of Himachal Pradesh. He won the seat by a record margin of votes in the 2019 General election. He won by a margin of 4.77 lakh votes which is the 2nd largest voting percentage at 72.2% all over the country. He had previously served as Food, Civil supplies & Consumer Affairs minister in the [[Himachal Pradesh Government]]. He served three terms as a [[Cabinet minister]] and five terms as a [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of the legislative assembly]] representing the [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]. He was one of the most senior [[Bhartiya Janta Party]] leaders from the state.
 
== Life and career ==
Kapoor was Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election in Himachal Pradesh and the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of the legislative assembly]] (MLA) from [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]. Serving his third term as a minister in the cabinet of [[Jai Ram Thakur]], he previously held important portfolios like Industries, Transport, Town and Country Planning, Urban Development in the [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] Cabinet. During this time, he was accompanied by [[Jagat Prakash Nadda]], National President of the [[BJP]], as his colleague.


== Political career ==
Kapoor died in [[Chandigarh]] on 1 February 2025, at the age of 73.<ref>[https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/kishan-kapoor-himachal-pradesh-bjp-minister-kishan-kapoor-9811755/ Former Himachal Pradesh BJP minister Kishan Kapoor dies at 73: J P Nadda says ‘irreparable loss’]</ref>
He was Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election in HP and the [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|member of the legislative assembly]] (MLA) from [[Dharamshala (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Dharamshala assembly constituency]]. Serving his third term as a minister in the cabinet of [[Jai Ram Thakur]], he has previously held important portfolios like Industries, Transport, Town and Country Planning, Urban Development in the [[Prem Kumar Dhumal]] Cabinet. During this time, he was accompanied by [[Jagat Prakash Nadda]], National President of the [[BJP]], as his colleague.


== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
Kapoor's timeline in politics is a long one, and he plunged into active politics at a relatively younger age.
Kapoor's timeline in politics was a long one, and he plunged into active politics at a relatively young age.


* '''1970''' Became a member of the Jansangh and the Janta Party
* '''1970''' Became a member of the Jansangh and the Janta Party
* '''1978''' Yuva Morcha Secretary
* '''1978''' Yuva Morcha Secretary
* '''1980''' Attended the formation of BJP
* '''1980''' Attended the formation of BJP
* '''1982-1984''' Mandal Adhyaksh BJP Dharamshala
* '''1982–1984''' Mandal Adhyaksh BJP Dharamshala
* '''1985''' Fought first MLA election as a BJP candidate from Dharamshala constituency
* '''1985''' Fought first MLA election as a BJP candidate from Dharamshala constituency
* '''1990''' Represented Dharamshala constituency as an MLA for the BJP
* '''1990''' Represented Dharamshala constituency as an MLA for the BJP
* '''1993''' Won for the second time from Dharamshala and reached the Vidhan Sabha
* '''1993''' Won for the second time from Dharamshala and reached the Vidhan Sabha
* '''1993-97''' Appointed as Chief Whip Vidhan Sabha
* '''1993–97''' Appointed Chief Whip Vidhan Sabha
* '''1994''' Appointed as the State Executive Member BJP HP
* '''1994''' Appointed the State Executive Member BJP HP
* '''1995-97''' Remained BJP President Kangra District
* '''1995–97''' Remained BJP President Kangra District
* '''1996''' Appointed as BJP Election Incharge for MANIPUR Parliamentary Constituency
* '''1996''' Appointed BJP Election Incharge for MANIPUR Parliamentary Constituency
* '''1998''' Won for the third time from Dharamshala constituency
* '''1998''' Won for the third time from Dharamshala constituency
* '''1998''' Sworn in as Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationary and Law Minister
* '''1998''' Sworn in as Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationery and Law Minister
* '''2003''' Contested from Dharamshala and lost
* '''2003''' Contested from Dharamshala and lost
* '''2004''' Appointed as State Spokesperson BJP Himachal Pradesh
* '''2004''' Appointed State Spokesperson BJP Himachal Pradesh
* '''2007''' Won for the fourth time from Dharamshala
* '''2007''' Won for the fourth time from Dharamshala
* '''2008''' Sworn in as Transport, Urban Development, Housing and Town and Country Planning Minister
* '''2008''' Sworn in as Transport, Urban Development, Housing and Town and Country Planning Minister
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/bjp-historical-win-himachal-margins-crossing-4-75-lakh-vote-share-70-1533271-2019-05-24 | title=BJP registers historical win in Himachal with victory margins crossing 4.75 lakh, vote share 70 per cent}}
*{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/bjp-historical-win-himachal-margins-crossing-4-75-lakh-vote-share-70-1533271-2019-05-24 | title=BJP registers historical win in Himachal with victory margins crossing 4.75 lakh, vote share 70 per cent}}
*{{cite news |last1=Chauhan |first1=Pratibha |title=Rebels may play spoilsport for BJP again |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/rebels-may-play-spoilsport-for-bjp-again/483578.html |accessdate=29 December 2017 |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)]] |agency=Tribune News Service |date=18 October 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171229191200/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/rebels-may-play-spoilsport-for-bjp-again/483578.html |archivedate=29 December 2017 |url-status=live }}
*{{cite news |last1=Chauhan |first1=Pratibha |title=Rebels may play spoilsport for BJP again |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/rebels-may-play-spoilsport-for-bjp-again/483578.html |access-date=29 December 2017 |work=[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)]] |agency=Tribune News Service |date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171229191200/http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/rebels-may-play-spoilsport-for-bjp-again/483578.html |archive-date=29 December 2017 |url-status=live }}
*{{cite news |title=Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP leader Kishan Kapoor wins from Dharamshala |url=http://zeenews.india.com/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-election-results-dharamshala-2065481.html |accessdate=29 December 2017 |work=[[Zee News]] |agency=Zee Media Bureau |date=18 December 2017 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20171229190921/http://zeenews.india.com/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-election-results-dharamshala-2065481.html |archivedate=29 December 2017 |url-status=live }}
*{{cite news |title=Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP leader Kishan Kapoor wins from Dharamshala |url=http://zeenews.india.com/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-election-results-dharamshala-2065481.html |access-date=29 December 2017 |work=[[Zee News]] |agency=Zee Media Bureau |date=18 December 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171229190921/http://zeenews.india.com/himachal-pradesh/himachal-pradesh-election-results-dharamshala-2065481.html |archive-date=29 December 2017 |url-status=live }}
*{{Cite web |url=http://www.hp.nic.in/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060113030954/http://hp.nic.in/ |archive-date=13 January 2006 |url-status=dead }}
*{{cite web |url=http://www.hp.nic.in/ |title=NICEMAIL ver 5.0 |access-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060113030954/http://hp.nic.in/ |archive-date=13 January 2006 |url-status=dead }}
*{{Cite web | url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=5112 |title = Members : Lok Sabha}}
*{{cite web | url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=5112 |title = Members : Lok Sabha}}


{{17th LS members from Himachal Pradesh}}
{{17th LS members from Himachal Pradesh}}


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Latest revision as of 02:04, 2 February 2025


Kishan Kapoor
Kapoor in 2018
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
23 May 2019 – 4 June 2024
Preceded byShanta Kumar
Succeeded byRajeev Bhardwaj
ConstituencyKangra
Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election Minister Himachal Pradesh Government
In office
27 December 2017 – 23 May 2019
Chief MinisterJai Ram Thakur
Preceded byGS Bali
Succeeded byRajinder Garg
ConstituencyDharamshala assembly constituency
Industries, Transport and Urban Development Minister Himachal Pradesh Government
In office
2007–2012
Chief MinisterPrem Kumar Dhumal
ConstituencyDharamshala assembly constituency
Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationery and Law Minister Himachal Pradesh Government
In office
1998–2003
Chief MinisterPrem Kumar Dhumal
ConstituencyDharamshala assembly constituency
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1990–1998
ConstituencyDharamshala assembly constituency
Personal details
Born(1951-06-25)25 June 1951
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Died1 February 2025(2025-02-01) (aged 73)
Chandigarh, India
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1990)
ChildrenShashwat Kapoor (son), Pragati Kapoor (daughter)
Parent(s)Hari Ram
Gulabo Devi
OccupationPolitician, businessman
Known forSocial work

Kishan Kapoor (25 June 1951 – 1 February 2025) was an Indian politician who was a member of Bharatiya Janata Party. He was the Member of parliament, Lok Sabha from Kangra Lok Sabha constituency of Himachal Pradesh. He won the seat by a record margin of votes in the 2019 General election. He won by a margin of 4.77 lakh votes which is the 2nd largest voting percentage at 72.2% all over the country. He had previously served as Food, Civil supplies & Consumer Affairs minister in the Himachal Pradesh Government. He served three terms as a Cabinet minister and five terms as a member of the legislative assembly representing the Dharamshala assembly constituency. He was one of the most senior Bhartiya Janta Party leaders from the state.

Life and career[edit | edit source]

Kapoor was Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Election in Himachal Pradesh and the member of the legislative assembly (MLA) from Dharamshala assembly constituency. Serving his third term as a minister in the cabinet of Jai Ram Thakur, he previously held important portfolios like Industries, Transport, Town and Country Planning, Urban Development in the Prem Kumar Dhumal Cabinet. During this time, he was accompanied by Jagat Prakash Nadda, National President of the BJP, as his colleague.

Kapoor died in Chandigarh on 1 February 2025, at the age of 73.[1]

Timeline[edit | edit source]

Kapoor's timeline in politics was a long one, and he plunged into active politics at a relatively young age.

  • 1970 Became a member of the Jansangh and the Janta Party
  • 1978 Yuva Morcha Secretary
  • 1980 Attended the formation of BJP
  • 1982–1984 Mandal Adhyaksh BJP Dharamshala
  • 1985 Fought first MLA election as a BJP candidate from Dharamshala constituency
  • 1990 Represented Dharamshala constituency as an MLA for the BJP
  • 1993 Won for the second time from Dharamshala and reached the Vidhan Sabha
  • 1993–97 Appointed Chief Whip Vidhan Sabha
  • 1994 Appointed the State Executive Member BJP HP
  • 1995–97 Remained BJP President Kangra District
  • 1996 Appointed BJP Election Incharge for MANIPUR Parliamentary Constituency
  • 1998 Won for the third time from Dharamshala constituency
  • 1998 Sworn in as Transport, Tribal Development, Printing and Stationery and Law Minister
  • 2003 Contested from Dharamshala and lost
  • 2004 Appointed State Spokesperson BJP Himachal Pradesh
  • 2007 Won for the fourth time from Dharamshala
  • 2008 Sworn in as Transport, Urban Development, Housing and Town and Country Planning Minister
  • 2009 Portfolios changed to Industries, Labor and Employment and Sainik Welfare Ministries
  • 2012 Contested from Dharamshala and lost
  • 2017 Won from Dharamshala constituency for the fifth term
  • 2017 Sworn in as the Food and Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs and Election Minister
  • 2019 Elected as Member of Parliament from Kangra Parliamentary Constituency for the first time with a record margin of the highest voting percentage in the entire country.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Former Himachal Pradesh BJP minister Kishan Kapoor dies at 73: J P Nadda says ‘irreparable loss’

External links[edit | edit source]

  • "BJP registers historical win in Himachal with victory margins crossing 4.75 lakh, vote share 70 per cent".
  • Chauhan, Pratibha (18 October 2017). "Rebels may play spoilsport for BJP again". The Tribune (Chandigarh). Tribune News Service. Retrieved 29 December 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  • "Himachal Pradesh Election Results: BJP leader Kishan Kapoor wins from Dharamshala". Zee News. Zee Media Bureau. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 29 December 2017.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  • "NICEMAIL ver 5.0". Archived from the original on 13 January 2006. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  • "Members : Lok Sabha".
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