Dhani Ram Narainuram Shandil Colonel (India) | |
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धनीराम नरेनूराम सांडील | |
![]() Col. Dhani Ram Narainuram Shandil | |
Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh [1] | |
Assumed office 8 January 2023 | |
Governor | Rajendra Arlekar Shiv Pratap Shukla |
Cabinet | Sukhu ministry |
Chief Minister | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu |
Ministry and Departments |
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MLA,Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2012 | |
Preceded by | Rajeev Bindal |
Constituency | Solan |
Member of Parliament,Lok Sabha | |
In office 1999–2009 | |
Preceded by | Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri |
Succeeded by | Virender Kashyap |
Constituency | Shimla |
Personal details | |
Born | Shimla,Hill States,British India (Himachal Pradesh) | 20 October 1940
Nationality | ![]() |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Indira Dhaniram Shandil (married. 10 May 1966) |
Children | 1 son and 2 daughters |
Parent(s) | Shri Narainuramji Shandil (father),Smt. Lakshmidevi Narainuramji Shandil (mother) |
Residence | Solan |
Education | M.A.,M. Phil.,Ph. D. |
Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University |
Occupation | Social worker |
Profession | Politician,Agriculturist |
Awards | Bharat Jyoti Award |
Nickname | Colonel Shandil |
Military service | |
Allegiance | India |
Branch/service | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1962 - 1996 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Dogra Regiment |
Commands | Army commands,Shimla |
As of 9 May,2006 Source: |
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