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== Personal life ==
== Early Life and Education: ==
Pathania was born in the village of Chhalara in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. He holds a B.Sc and a LL.B degree, which he received from Lucknow University and Himachal Pradesh University, respectively. He is married to Smt. Menna Pathania and has one son. Pathania is both an advocate and an agriculturist.<ref name=":0" />
Pathania is the son of Late Shri Baldev Singh Pathania and Smt. Brahmi Devi. He pursued his education at H.P. University, earning a B.Sc. degree, and later obtained an L.L.B. from Lucknow University. Married to Smt. Neena Pathania, the couple has one son. Apart from his political endeavors, Kuldeep Singh Pathania is an advocate and agriculturist.


== Political career ==
== Political Career: ==
Having been an active member of the Congress party since his college days, Pathania dedicated himself to organizing farmers and laborers in the Bhattiyat Constituency. He played a crucial role in raising awareness about their legitimate rights and championing social harmony. Additionally, he provided free legal aid to the underprivileged.
During his college years, Pathania was an active member of the NSUI, where he worked to promote social harmony and combat inequity. He also provided free legal aid to those in need. Pathania has held several leadership positions within the Congress party, including President of the Block Youth Congress, Senior Vice-President of the Chamba District Congress Committee, and Member of the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC). Pathania has been elected to the state legislative assembly four times, first in 1985 on the Congress ticket, and subsequently in 1993 and 2003 as an independent candidate. He has served as the Chairman of the Committees on Public Undertakings (1994-1998) and Subordinate Legislations (2003-2007), and has been a member of various House committees, including the Estimates, P.A.C, and P.U.C. He has also served as a member of various apex government committees, and was the Chairman of the State Finance Commission from 2003-2007. In December 2007, Pathania was elected to the legislative assembly for a fourth term. He also remained chairman of Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board from 2012-2017. He was re-elected the legislative assembly in December 2022. On January 5, 2023, he was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.<ref name=":0" />


Pathania practiced law from 1980 to 1985, 1990 to 1993, and 1998 to 2003 at the District Court Chamba & Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, Shimla.
==References==

== Post Held ==
Kuldeep Singh Pathania has held several key positions within the Congress party at both the local and state levels. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 1985 and subsequently re-elected in 1993, 2003 (as an Independent), 2007, and 2022 as an Indian National Congress candidate.

His contributions extend beyond legislative roles. He served as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings from 1994 to 1998 and the Committee on Subordinate Legislations from 2003 to 2007. Pathania has also been actively involved in various other committees of the government.

== International Engagements ==
Kuldeep Singh Pathania has represented India at international forums, having visited countries such as the U.S.A., France, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Dubai, Oman (Muscat), Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, and Ghana. He attended significant conferences, including the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Accra, Ghana.

== Awards and Recognitions ==
In recognition of his contributions, Pathania was honored with the 'Best Parliamentarian' award in 1994.

== Recent Achievements ==
Elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the fifth time in December 2022, Kuldeep Singh Pathania achieved another milestone when he was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on 5th January 2023.

== Other Roles ==
Apart from his legislative and party roles, Pathania has served as a member of the State Planning Board, Chairman of the State Finance Commission (2004-2007), and Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (2013-2017).

== Hobbies ==
In his leisure time, Kuldeep Singh Pathania enjoys reading, trekking, and meeting people to better understand their issues.

== References ==
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Revision as of 10:46, 7 January 2024

Kuldeep Singh Pathania
Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
5 January 2023
GovernorRajendra Arlekar
Shiv Pratap Shukla
Chief MinisterSukhvinder Singh Sukhu
DeputyVinay Kumar
Preceded byChander KumarAs Protem Speaker
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
8 December 2022
Preceded byBikram Singh Jaryal
ConstituencyBhattiyat
In office
6 March 2003 – 25 December 2012
Preceded byKishori Lal
Succeeded byBikram Singh Jaryal
ConstituencyBhattiyat
In office
15 December 1993 – 12 March1998
Preceded byShiv Kumar Upmanyu
Succeeded byKishori Lal
ConstituencyBhattiyat
In office
11 March 1985 – 21 March1990
Preceded byShiv Kumar Upmanyu
Succeeded byShiv Kumar Upmanyu
ConstituencyBhattiyat
Personal details
Born (1957-09-17) 17 September 1957 (age 67)
Chhalara, Himachal Pradesh, India
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
SpouseMrs. Menna Pathania
Children1 Son
EducationB.Sc, LLB
Alma materLucknow University, Lucknow (UP) and Himachal Pradesh University
ProfessionPolitician, Advocate and agriculturist

Kuldeep Singh Pathania (born 17 September 1957) is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress, He is the current Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Early Life and Education:

Pathania is the son of Late Shri Baldev Singh Pathania and Smt. Brahmi Devi. He pursued his education at H.P. University, earning a B.Sc. degree, and later obtained an L.L.B. from Lucknow University. Married to Smt. Neena Pathania, the couple has one son. Apart from his political endeavors, Kuldeep Singh Pathania is an advocate and agriculturist.

Political Career:

Having been an active member of the Congress party since his college days, Pathania dedicated himself to organizing farmers and laborers in the Bhattiyat Constituency. He played a crucial role in raising awareness about their legitimate rights and championing social harmony. Additionally, he provided free legal aid to the underprivileged.

Pathania practiced law from 1980 to 1985, 1990 to 1993, and 1998 to 2003 at the District Court Chamba & Himachal Pradesh Administrative Tribunal, Shimla.

Post Held

Kuldeep Singh Pathania has held several key positions within the Congress party at both the local and state levels. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 1985 and subsequently re-elected in 1993, 2003 (as an Independent), 2007, and 2022 as an Indian National Congress candidate.

His contributions extend beyond legislative roles. He served as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Undertakings from 1994 to 1998 and the Committee on Subordinate Legislations from 2003 to 2007. Pathania has also been actively involved in various other committees of the government.

International Engagements

Kuldeep Singh Pathania has represented India at international forums, having visited countries such as the U.S.A., France, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Dubai, Oman (Muscat), Egypt, Spain, Switzerland, and Ghana. He attended significant conferences, including the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Accra, Ghana.

Awards and Recognitions

In recognition of his contributions, Pathania was honored with the 'Best Parliamentarian' award in 1994.

Recent Achievements

Elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the fifth time in December 2022, Kuldeep Singh Pathania achieved another milestone when he was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on 5th January 2023.

Other Roles

Apart from his legislative and party roles, Pathania has served as a member of the State Planning Board, Chairman of the State Finance Commission (2004-2007), and Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (2013-2017).

Hobbies

In his leisure time, Kuldeep Singh Pathania enjoys reading, trekking, and meeting people to better understand their issues.

References

  1. ^ "Kuldeep Singh Pathania set to become Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative assembly".
  2. ^ "Himachal Pradesh assembly members".
  3. ^ "Kuldeep Singh Pathania Speaker Himachal vidhansabha".
  4. ^ "Kuldeep Singh Pathania biography".