Hans Raj (politician)
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Hans Raj | |
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| Deputy Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 10 January 2018 – 12 December 2022 | |
| Governor | Acharya Devvrat Kalraj Mishra Bandaru Dattatreya Rajendra Arlekar |
| Chief Minister | Jai Ram Thakur |
| Preceded by | Jagat Singh Negi |
| Succeeded by | Vinay Kumar |
| Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 20 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | constituency established |
| Constituency | Churah |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 April 1983[1] Dhaiyas, Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Hameeru Devi |
| Children | 1 Son & two daughters |
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| Education | B.A., B.Ed, M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D. |
| Profession | Educationist |
Hans Raj (born 24 April 1983 in Dhaiyas, Distt. Chamba) is a former deputy speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly and a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected to the assembly from Churah in Chamba district.[2] He was first elected to the assembly in 2012. Hans Raj has also been a subject of many controversies. On 20 August 2024, he was booked under a FIR where a daughter of a Bharatiya Janata Party functionary was harassed over WhatsApp and was asked to send obscene photos.
B.A., B.Ed, M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D.
Family life
Raj is the son of Shri Nirmal. He married Smt. Hameeru Devi, and has one son and two daughters.
Political and legislative career
Raj's political career began as a Member of Zila Parishad from 2011 to 2012. He was elected to the State Assembly in December 2012 and was re-elected in December 2017. During his tenure, he served as a member of the Welfare and Library & Member Amenities Committees from 2013 to 2017.
Raj served as the Deputy Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from 10 January 2018 to December 2022. Elected for the third consecutive term in December 2022, he has been nominated as a Member of the Welfare & Privileges Committees.
Social activism
Beyond his political role, Raj engages in social activities, particularly working for the development of education, health, and the environment under the Pratham NGO.
Favorite pastime
Raj's favorite pastime is cricket.