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{{Short description|Indian politician (born 1954)}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name                = Nand Lal
| name                = Nand Lal
| awards             = President Police Medal for meritorious services
| awards         = [[File:IND President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service.svg|20px]] [[President's Police Medal]]
| parents            = Pyare Lal
| parents            = Pyare Lal
| nationality        = Indian
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1954|4|16|df=y}}
| birth_date          = {{birth date and age|1954|4|16|df=y}}
| alma_mater          = Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
| alma_mater          = Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
| education          = M.A. (Political Science)
| education          = M.A. (Political Science)
| residence          = Village & P.O. Deothi, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla,(HP).
| residence          = Village & P.O. Deothi, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla, (HP)
| children            = 1
| children            = 1
| spouse              = Smt. Satya
| spouse              = Smt. Satya
| birth_place        = Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla
| birth_place        = Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla, India
| constituency2      = Rampur bushahr
| office1              = [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency1       = Rampur bushahr
| constituency1        =[[Rampur, Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency|Rampur]]
| constituency       = Rampur Bushahr
| termstart1          = 30 December 2007
| office              = Member Legislative Assembly Himachal pradesh
| predecessor1        = [[Singhi Ram]]
| termend1            = 2017
| nationality        = {{flag|India}}n
| termstart1          = 2012
| party              =[[File:Indian National Congress hand logo.svg|20px]] [[Indian National Congress]]
| office1            = Chief Parliamentary Secretary
| termend2            = 2012
| termstart2          = 2007
| termstart          = 2017
| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| office2            = Member Legislative Assembly Himachal pradesh
| state              = Himachal Pradesh
| state              = Himachal Pradesh
| termend            = 2022
| termend            =  
| image              = N LAL.png
| image              = Nandlal mla rampur bushahr.jpg
| committees          = Member, Welfare, and Rural Planning Committees.
| caption            =
| committees          =  
| allegiance          = [[File:Flag of India.svg|20px]] [[India]]
| branch              =  [[File:ITBP Flag.svg|20px]][[Indo-Tibetan Border Police]]
| serviceyears        = 1980 - 2007
 
| unit                =Commando Contingent
| commands            = ITBP Battalion in Jammu and Kashmir
| honorific_suffix    =
| honorific_prefix    =
}}
}}


'''Nand Lal''' (born 16 April 1954)is an Indian politician, who currently serves as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Rampur (Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency)|Rampur constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chowdhary|first=Charu|date=2019-07-29|title=Rampur Bushahr: Of Temples And Palaces in Himachal Pradesh|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/rampur-bushahr-of-temples-and-palaces-in-himachal-pradesh-3716740/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>{{irrelevant citation|date=May 2021|reason=link doesn't have mention about the person or not even constituency}} He is associated with [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian National Congress|url=https://inc.in/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Indian National Congress|language=en}}</ref> He is son of Pyare Lal. He was born at Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla. He is a Post Graduate in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India|url=https://hpuniv.ac.in/innerpage/university-profile.php|access-date=2021-05-09|website=hpuniv.ac.in}}</ref> He is married to Smt. Satya.
'''Nand Lal''' (born 16 April 1954) is an Indian politician, who currently serves as [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] from [[Rampur (Himachal Pradesh Assembly constituency)|Rampur constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chowdhary|first=Charu|date=2019-07-29|title=Rampur Bushahr: Of Temples And Palaces in Himachal Pradesh|url=https://www.india.com/travel/articles/rampur-bushahr-of-temples-and-palaces-in-himachal-pradesh-3716740/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=India News, Breaking News {{!}} India.com|language=en}}</ref>{{irrelevant citation|date=May 2021|reason=link doesn't have mention about the person or not even constituency}} He is associated with [[Indian National Congress]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian National Congress|url=https://inc.in/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Indian National Congress|language=en}}</ref> He is son of Pyare Lal. He was born at Deothi, [[Rampur Bushahr]] in [[Shimla district|district Shimla]]. He is a Post Graduate in Political Science from [[Himachal Pradesh University|Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India|url=https://hpuniv.ac.in/innerpage/university-profile.php|access-date=2021-05-09|website=hpuniv.ac.in}}</ref> He is married to Smt. Satya.
 
== Early life and family ==
Nand Lal was born on April 16, 1954, in Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Shimla. Holding an M.A. in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, he is married to Smt. Satya, and the couple has one son.


== Political Standing ==
After completing training from the I.T.B.P. Academy, Nand Lal was inducted into the Commando Contingent of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (I.T.B.P.). He sought voluntary retirement from Central Government Service in 2007, after which he joined the Indian National Congress.
After completing Basic Training Course from I.T.B.P. Academy, Nand Lal was inducted into Commando Contingent, (I.T.B.P.); actively involved in the security arrangement to International events i.e. Asiad, 1982, ii) Non-Aligned Meet, 1983, and iii) Commonwealth Conference, 1984; Commanded ITBP Battalion<ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Indo Tibetan Border Police, Ministry of Home Affairs|url=https://itbpolice.nic.in/Aboutus_new/history&role/history&role.html|access-date=2021-05-09|website=itbpolice.nic.in}}</ref> in highly militant infested areas of Jammu and Kashmir (twice); was involved in the development of a village near Delhi adopted under ‘Village Adoption Scheme’, Govt. of India; organized medical camps and undertook developmental works under Border Area Development Programme; worked also for inculcating a sense of security amongst the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.


Nand Lal Joined S.P.G., in 1985 and remained in it till 1997; received letter of appreciation from the former Prime Ministers late Shri Rajiv Gandh<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri Rajiv Gandhi {{!}} Prime Minister of India|url=https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/former_pm/%E0%A4%B6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%80%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%A7%E0%A5%80/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=www.pmindia.gov.in}}</ref> i and Shri Chander Shekhar, in recognition of his distinguished services; was felicitated also by the Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh in appreciation of his contributions to the security and development of the State; recipient also of ‘President Police Medal’ (twice) for fighting against militancy and for his outstanding services during 2001 and 2007 respectively. Sought voluntary retirement from Central Govt. Service in 2007 and joined Indian National Congress in order to better serve the people of his constituency.
== Political career==
Nand Lal's political journey began with his election to the State Legislative Assembly in 2007. He was re-elected in 2012 and December 2017. He served as the Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee from 2012 to 2014. He participated in various committees, including Privilege, Welfare, Public Accounts, General Development, Rural Planning, and Ethics.


Elected to the Himachal pradesh State Legislative Assembly<ref>https://hpvidhansabha.nic.in/Home/HistoricalBackground</ref> in 2007; remained member, Subordinate Legislation & Privilege Committees. He was re-elected to the State Legislative Assembly in December 2012; appointed Chairman, Privilege Committee and thereafter Chief Parliamentary Secretary. He won by a margin of 9471 votes. Prem Singh Draik of Bharatiya Janata Party was the trailing candidate.
Elected for the fourth consecutive term in December 2022, Nand Lal was nominated as the Chairman of the Welfare Committee and became a Member of the Rural Planning and Ethics Committees.


He commanded an ITBP Battalion in the highly militant-presence areas of Jammu and Kashmir<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jammu and Kashmir {{!}} History, Capital, Map, Population, & Government|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Jammu-and-Kashmir|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref> (twice) and is the recipient of the President Police Medal <ref>{{Cite web|title=Awards & Medals {{!}} Ministry of Home Affairs {{!}} GoI|url=https://www.mha.gov.in/media/awards-medals|access-date=2021-05-09|website=www.mha.gov.in}}</ref> for meritorious services and for fighting militancy. He was also felicitated by the Arunachal Pradesh government in appreciation of his contribution to the security and development of the state.
Nand Lal has a special interest in interacting with the people of border and remote areas. He has received a letter of appreciation from former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Chander Shekhar. Nand Lal was awarded the 'President Police Medal for Meritorious Services' in 2001 and the 'President Police Medal for Distinguished Services' for fighting against militancy and outstanding contributions.


Married to Satya, he has one son who is a political and a social worker. Widely travelled, Nand Lal has visited over a dozen countries. Reading, horticulture, sports and cultural activities are his favourite pastimes. He loves interacting with people from the remote and border areas.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Former ITBP commando, Nand Lal dons political colours|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachaltribune/former-itbp-commando-nand-lal-dons-political-colours-652940|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref> {{Original research inline|date=May 2021}}
Nand Lal's service with the Special Protection Group (S.P.G.) allowed him to visit various countries.


== Constituency Represented ==
Actively involved in security arrangements for international events such as the Asiad in 1982, the Non-Aligned Meet in 1983, and the Commonwealth Conference in 1984, Nand Lal played a role in developmental works under the Border Area Development Programme through the 'Village Adoption Scheme' initiated by the Government of India. He also worked to instill a sense of security among the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.
Rampur Bushahr is a [[municipal council]] in [[Shimla district]]. It is about 130&nbsp;km from Shimla, connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goyal|first=Anuradha|date=2015-09-14|title=Rampur Bushahr And Its Padam Palace, Himachal Pradesh|url=https://www.inditales.com/rampur-bushahr-and-its-padam-palace/|access-date=2021-05-09|website=Inditales|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Nand lal's Election Records ==
== Electoral history ==
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Latest revision as of 23:15, 29 January 2026


Nand Lal
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Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
30 December 2007
Preceded bySinghi Ram
ConstituencyRampur
Personal details
Born (1954-04-16) 16 April 1954 (age 72)
Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Distt. Shimla, India
Nationality Indian
Political partyError creating thumbnail: File missing Indian National Congress
Spouse(s)Smt. Satya
Children1
Parent(s)Pyare Lal
ResidenceVillage & P.O. Deothi, Tehsil Rampur, District Shimla, (HP)
EducationM.A. (Political Science)
Alma materHimachal Pradesh University, Shimla
AwardsError creating thumbnail: File missing President's Police Medal
Military service
Allegiance India
Branch/serviceIndo-Tibetan Border Police
Years of service1980 - 2007
UnitCommando Contingent
CommandsITBP Battalion in Jammu and Kashmir

Nand Lal (born 16 April 1954) is an Indian politician, who currently serves as MLA from Rampur constituency.[1][irrelevant citation] He is associated with Indian National Congress.[2] He is son of Pyare Lal. He was born at Deothi, Rampur Bushahr in district Shimla. He is a Post Graduate in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.[3] He is married to Smt. Satya.

Early life and family[edit | edit source]

Nand Lal was born on April 16, 1954, in Deothi (Rampur Bushahr), Shimla. Holding an M.A. in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, he is married to Smt. Satya, and the couple has one son.

After completing training from the I.T.B.P. Academy, Nand Lal was inducted into the Commando Contingent of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (I.T.B.P.). He sought voluntary retirement from Central Government Service in 2007, after which he joined the Indian National Congress.

Political career[edit | edit source]

Nand Lal's political journey began with his election to the State Legislative Assembly in 2007. He was re-elected in 2012 and December 2017. He served as the Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee from 2012 to 2014. He participated in various committees, including Privilege, Welfare, Public Accounts, General Development, Rural Planning, and Ethics.

Elected for the fourth consecutive term in December 2022, Nand Lal was nominated as the Chairman of the Welfare Committee and became a Member of the Rural Planning and Ethics Committees.

Nand Lal has a special interest in interacting with the people of border and remote areas. He has received a letter of appreciation from former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Chander Shekhar. Nand Lal was awarded the 'President Police Medal for Meritorious Services' in 2001 and the 'President Police Medal for Distinguished Services' for fighting against militancy and outstanding contributions.

Nand Lal's service with the Special Protection Group (S.P.G.) allowed him to visit various countries.

Actively involved in security arrangements for international events such as the Asiad in 1982, the Non-Aligned Meet in 1983, and the Commonwealth Conference in 1984, Nand Lal played a role in developmental works under the Border Area Development Programme through the 'Village Adoption Scheme' initiated by the Government of India. He also worked to instill a sense of security among the people of Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.

Electoral history[edit | edit source]

Year A C No. Constituency Name Category Winner Gender Party Votes Runner up Gender Party Votes
2017 66 Rampur (ST) Nand Lal M INC 25730 Prem Singh Daraik M BJP 21693
2012 66 Rampur (SC) Nand Lal M INC 27925 Prem Singh Draik M BJP 18454
2007 2 Rampur (SC) Nand Lal M INC 26430 Brij Lal M BJP 19960

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Chowdhary, Charu (29 July 2019). "Rampur Bushahr: Of Temples And Palaces in Himachal Pradesh". India News, Breaking News | India.com. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  2. ↑ "Indian National Congress". Indian National Congress. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  3. ↑ "Home | Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, India". hpuniv.ac.in. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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