Dhan Singh Negi
Dhan Singh Negi is an Indian politician and member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly representing the Tehri constituency in Tehri Garhwal district. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).[2]
Dhan Singh Negi | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Tehri | |
| Assumed office 12 March 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dinesh Dhanai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 May 1970[1] Palcot, Patti Lamridhar, Tehri Garhwal, Uttar Pradesh (now in Uttarakhand), India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Education | Master of Physics, Bachelor of Education |
| Alma mater | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education
Negi was born in Palcot, a remote village in Patti Lamridhar, Uttar Pradesh (now Uttarakhand), India. His education included a Master of Physics at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University and a Bachelor of Education teaching qualification. He was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 2019.
Career
Negi was chairman of the Aanchal Milk Cooperative Society in Tehri Garhwal between 2009 and 2012. He was elected to the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in 2017, defeating the incumbent, Dinesh Dhanai, a cabinet minister.[3]
He sits on the Public Sector Units & Municipal Oversight and the Information Technology Policy committees of the Uttarakhand Assembly. Negi is a member of the board of Doon University and the Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board.
Elections contested
| Year | Constituency | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Tehri | Won | 47.6% | Dinesh Dhanai | Independent | 32.03% |
| 2012 | Tehri | Lost | 24.3% | Dinesh Dhanai | Independent | 28.8% |
References
- ↑ "Present members Date of Birth". Vidhan Sabha, Uttarakhand (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ↑ ADR. "Dhan Singh Negi(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- TEHRI(TEHRI GARHWAL) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info.
- ↑ "2017 Tehri - Uttarakhand Assembly Election Winner". India.com.