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{{short description|Indian politician}}
{{short description|Indian politician}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2016}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| image              =  
| image              = File:Rameswar Teli (cropped).jpg
| residence          = [[Duliajan]]
| residence          = [[Duliajan]], [[Assam]]
| nationality        = Indian
| nationality        = Indian
| office              = Minister of State [[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas]]
| office              = Minister of State for [[Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas]], [[Government of India]]
| termstart          = 7 July 2021
| termstart          = 7 July 2021
| termend            =  
| termend            = 11 June 2024
| office1            = Minister of State [[Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)|Ministry of Labour and Employment]]
| office1            = Minister of State for [[Ministry of Labour and Employment (India)|Ministry of Labour and Employment]]
| termstart1          = 7 July 2021
| termstart1          = 7 July 2021
| termend1            =  
| termend1            = 11 June 2024
| predecessor1        = [[Santosh Gangwar]] as Minister of State I/C
| predecessor1        = [[Santosh Gangwar]] as Minister of State (Independent Charge)
| office2            = [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Minister of State for Food Processing Industries]]
| office2            = [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Minister of State for Food Processing Industries]]
| primeminister      = [[Narendra Modi]]
| primeminister      = [[Narendra Modi]]
| term_start2        = 31 May 2019
| term_start2        = 31 May 2019
| term_end2          = 7 July 2020
| term_end2          = 7 July 2021
| predecessor2        = [[Niranjan Jyoti|Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti]]
| predecessor2        = [[Niranjan Jyoti|Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti]]
| successor2          = [[Prahlad Patel]]
| successor2          = [[Prahlad Patel]]
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| constituency3      = [[Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Dibrugarh]]
| constituency3      = [[Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency)|Dibrugarh]]
| term_start3        = 16 May 2014
| term_start3        = 16 May 2014
| term_end3          =  
| term_end3          = 4 June 2024
| predecessor3        = [[Paban Singh Ghatowar]]
| predecessor3        = [[Paban Singh Ghatowar]]
| successor3          =  
| successor3          =  
| office4            = Member of [[Assam Legislative Assembly]]
| office4            = Member of [[Assam Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency4      = [[Duliajan (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Duliajan]]
| constituency4      = [[Duliajan (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Duliajan]]
| term_start4        = 2001
| term_start4        = 13 May 2001
| predecessor4        = Amiya Gogoi
| predecessor4        = Amiya Gogoi
| successor4          = Amiya Gogoi
| successor4          = Amiya Gogoi
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| party              = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]
| website            =  
| website            =  
| term_end4          = 2011
| term_end4          = 13 May 2011
| predecessor        = [[Panabaka Lakshmi]] (2012 - 2014)
| birth_place        = [[Duliajan]], [[Assam]]
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1970|08|14|df=y}}
}}
}}


'''Rameshwar Teli''' is member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] and [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] from [[Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency)]]. He was also [[Minister of State]] in the [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries]] from 30 May 2019 to 7 July 2021. Now he is the Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Employment and The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since 7th July 2021.
'''Rameswar Teli''' (born 14 August 1970) is an Indian politician and member of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. Currently, he is a Rajya Sabha MP representing Assam.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-08-27 |title=BJP’s former minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MLA Mission Ranjan Das elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/bjp-leaders-teli-and-das-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha/articleshow/112820254.cms |access-date=2024-10-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He was a [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] representing [[Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency)]] from 2014 to 2024 and the [[Minister of State]] of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Labour and Employment in the [[Second Modi ministry]] from 2021 to 2024. Previously, he served as the Minister of State for [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries]] from 2019 to 2020 and a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Duliajan from 2001 to 2011.


==Early life==
==Early life==
He was born on 14 August 1970 in [[Duliajan]] in [[Assam]]. His father name is Budhu Teli and Mother Dulka Teli. He belongs to member of [[Tea-garden community of Assam|Tea-garden community]] of Assam.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/lone-sitting-mp-from-assam-re-nominated-by-bjp-rameshwar-teli-takes-oath-as-minister-of-state-2165295.html|title=Lone Sitting MP from Assam Re-nominated by BJP, Rameshwar Teli is MoS in Ministry of Food Processing Industries|website=news18|date=19 May 2019|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> His father was a driver. During Teenage, he used to sell yam and fern to buy bread for snacks.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/may/31/rameshwar-teli-from-yam-seller-to-food-processing-minister-1984215.html|title=Rameshwar Teli: From yam seller to food processing minister|website=newindianexpress|date=31 May 2019|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref>
He was born on 14 August 1970 in [[Duliajan]] in [[Assam]]. His father name is Budhu Teli and Mother Dulka Teli. He belongs to member of [[Tea-garden community of Assam|Tea-garden community]] of Assam.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/lone-sitting-mp-from-assam-re-nominated-by-bjp-rameshwar-teli-takes-oath-as-minister-of-state-2165295.html|title=Lone Sitting MP from Assam Re-nominated by BJP, Rameshwar Teli is MoS in Ministry of Food Processing Industries|website=news18|date=19 May 2019|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> His father was a driver. As a teenage, he used to sell yams and ferns to buy bread for snacks.<ref name="newindianexpress">{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2019/may/31/rameshwar-teli-from-yam-seller-to-food-processing-minister-1984215.html|title=Rameshwar Teli: From yam seller to food processing minister|website=newindianexpress|date=31 May 2019|access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He was local leader of All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA).<ref name="newindianexpress"/>
He was local leader of All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA).<ref name="newindianexpress"/>
He was elected to Assam legislative Assembly during 2001-2006 and 2006-2011 for from [[Duliajan]] in district of Dibrugarh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://assamassembly.gov.in/mla-2006-11.html |title=Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 2006-2011 }}</ref> He lost 2011 assembly elections by around 3000 votes to [[Amiya Gogoi]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/constituency.aspx?eid=737&cid=118 |title= Assam Assembly Election 2011 Constituency:Duliajan (118) District : Dibrugarh}}</ref>
He was elected to Assam legislative Assembly during 2001-2006 and 2006-2011 for from [[Duliajan]] in district of Dibrugarh.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://assamassembly.gov.in/mla-2006-11.html |title=Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 2006-2011 }}</ref> He lost in the 2011 assembly elections by around 3000 votes to [[Amiya Gogoi]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/constituency.aspx?eid=737&cid=118 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140512222651/http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/constituency.aspx?eid=737&cid=118 |url-status= usurped |archive-date= 12 May 2014 |title= Assam Assembly Election 2011 Constituency:Duliajan (118) District : Dibrugarh}}</ref>
In 2014, he was elected to as member of parliament from [[Dibrugarh]] as BJP candidate.<ref name="newindianexpress"/> In the [[2019 Indian general election]] he was elected as a member of parliament from Dibrugarh constituency.
In 2014, he was elected to as member of parliament from [[Dibrugarh]] as BJP candidate.<ref name="newindianexpress"/> In the [[2019 Indian general election]] he was elected as a member of parliament from Dibrugarh constituency.


In May 2019, Teli became Minister of State for [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Food Processing Industries]] and worked till 7 July 2021.
In May 2019, Teli became Minister of State for [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Food Processing Industries]] and worked till 7 July 2021.
In July 2021, Teli became Minister of State for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Ministry of Labour and Employment in Second Modi ministry when cabinet overhaul happened.<ref>{{citation |title=PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-allocates-portfolios-full-list-of-new-ministers-1559288502067.html |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=31 May 2019 }}</ref>
In July 2021, Teli became Minister of State for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Labour and Employment in Second Modi ministry when cabinet overhaul happened.<ref>{{citation |title=PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers |url=https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/pm-modi-allocates-portfolios-full-list-of-new-ministers-1559288502067.html |work=[[Live Mint]] |date=31 May 2019 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:42, 7 September 2025


Rameswar Teli
Minister of State for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India
In office
7 July 2021 – 11 June 2024
Prime MinisterNarendra Modi
Preceded byPanabaka Lakshmi (2012 - 2014)
Minister of State for Ministry of Labour and Employment
In office
7 July 2021 – 11 June 2024
Preceded bySantosh Gangwar as Minister of State (Independent Charge)
Minister of State for Food Processing Industries
In office
31 May 2019 – 7 July 2021
Preceded bySadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
Succeeded byPrahlad Patel
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
16 May 2014 – 4 June 2024
Preceded byPaban Singh Ghatowar
ConstituencyDibrugarh
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
In office
13 May 2001 – 13 May 2011
Preceded byAmiya Gogoi
Succeeded byAmiya Gogoi
ConstituencyDuliajan
Personal details
Born (1970-08-14) 14 August 1970 (age 55)
Duliajan, Assam
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
ResidenceDuliajan, Assam

Rameswar Teli (born 14 August 1970) is an Indian politician and member of Bharatiya Janata Party. Currently, he is a Rajya Sabha MP representing Assam.[1] He was a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Dibrugarh (Lok Sabha constituency) from 2014 to 2024 and the Minister of State of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Labour and Employment in the Second Modi ministry from 2021 to 2024. Previously, he served as the Minister of State for Ministry of Food Processing Industries from 2019 to 2020 and a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Duliajan from 2001 to 2011.

Early life[edit | edit source]

He was born on 14 August 1970 in Duliajan in Assam. His father name is Budhu Teli and Mother Dulka Teli. He belongs to member of Tea-garden community of Assam.[2] His father was a driver. As a teenage, he used to sell yams and ferns to buy bread for snacks.[3]

Career[edit | edit source]

He was local leader of All Assam Tea Tribe Students’ Association (AATTSA).[3] He was elected to Assam legislative Assembly during 2001-2006 and 2006-2011 for from Duliajan in district of Dibrugarh.[4] He lost in the 2011 assembly elections by around 3000 votes to Amiya Gogoi.[5] In 2014, he was elected to as member of parliament from Dibrugarh as BJP candidate.[3] In the 2019 Indian general election he was elected as a member of parliament from Dibrugarh constituency.

In May 2019, Teli became Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and worked till 7 July 2021. In July 2021, Teli became Minister of State for Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Labour and Employment in Second Modi ministry when cabinet overhaul happened.[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "BJP's former minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MLA Mission Ranjan Das elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha". The Times of India. 27 August 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  2. "Lone Sitting MP from Assam Re-nominated by BJP, Rameshwar Teli is MoS in Ministry of Food Processing Industries". news18. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Rameshwar Teli: From yam seller to food processing minister". newindianexpress. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  4. "Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 2006-2011".
  5. "Assam Assembly Election 2011 Constituency:Duliajan (118) District : Dibrugarh". Archived from the original on 12 May 2014.
  6. "PM Modi allocates portfolios. Full list of new ministers", Live Mint, 31 May 2019