Pushpendra Singh Chandel
Indian politician
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Kunwar Pushpendra Singh Chandel is an Indian politician serving as a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh, from where he was elected for two consecutive terms. He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party.[1]
Pushpendra Singh Chandel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the India Parliament for Hamirpur | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Vijay Bahadur Singh |
| Succeeded by | Ajendra Singh Lodhi |
| Constituency | Hamirpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1973 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Deepali Singh (m. 1999) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Bundelkhand University (M.A, L.L.B) |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
As of 17 December, 2016 Source: | |
Personal life
Chandel was born in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh on 8 October 1973 to Kunwar Harpal Singh Chandel and Sheel Singh Chandel, along with his 3 sisters Rishika Singh Chandel, Shalini Singh Chandel and Ragini Singh Chandel. His educational qualifications include M.A. (Political Science) and LL.B. He received his education from Bundelkhand University and Allahabad university . Pushpendra married Deepali Singh on 18 February 1999, with whom he has two sons named Yashovarman and Keertidev.[1]
Political career
- May 2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha[2]
- 1 September 2014 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on Railways; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture[1]
- 2 August 2016 onwards: Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit[1]
- 1 September 2017 - 25 May 2019: Member, Standing Committee on Finance[1]
- May 2019: Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha[1]
- 13 September 2019 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs[1]
- 9 October 2019 onwards: Member, Rules Committee and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence[1]