Vinod Chamoli
Indian politician
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Vinod Chamoli is an Indian politician from Uttarakhand and a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. Chamoli represents the Dharampur (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency) as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was also a two term Mayor of Dehradun Municipal Corporation from 3 May 2008 till 3 May 2018.[1][2] Chamoli represents the Dharampur (Uttarakhand Assembly constituency). Chamoli is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.[3][4] Vinod Chamoli won 2022 assembly election and is 2 time and current MLA from Dharampur seat.
MLA Vinod Chamoli | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly for Dharampur | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Mayor for Dehradun Municipal Corporation | |
| In office 3 May 2008 – 3 May 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Government of Uttarakhand |
| Succeeded by | Government of Uttarakhand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 October 1961 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Profession | Business |
But he was criticised for retaining the mayor post after he was elected as an MLA, though he quit from the post a year later.[5]
Elections contested
Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
| Year | Constituency | Result | Vote percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote percentage | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dharampur | Won | - | Dinesh Agarwal | INC | - | - |
| 2022 | Dharampur | Won | - | Dinesh Agarwal | INC | - | - |
Dehradun Municipal Corporation
| Year | Post | Result | Vote Percentage | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition Vote Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mayor | Won | 33.07% | Rajni Rawat | IND | 24.06% |
| 2013 | Mayor | Won | 40.93% | Suryakant Dhasmana | INC | 29.29% |