Hans Raj (politician)

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Hans Raj
Deputy Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
10 January 2018 12 December 2022
Residence(s)Vill. Dhaiyas, PO Trella, Teh. Churah, Distt. Chamba
EducationB.A., B.Ed, M.A., M.Phil and Ph.D.
ProfessionEducationist

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 and studied BA, BEd, MA and M.Phil. [3] He was first elected to the assembly in 2012.

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Educational background

Raj holds B.A., B.Ed, M.A., M.Phil, and Ph.D. degrees.

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.

Languages known

Raj is fluent in Hindi and English.

Electoral performance

2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Churah
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Hans Raj 32,095 51.49% Decrease2.svg0.90
INC Yashwant Singh29,45347.26%Increase2.svg4.02
NOTA Nota3940.63%Decrease2.svg0.30
AAP Nand Kumar Jaryal [4] 3850.62%New
Margin of victory2,6424.24%Decrease2.svg4.92
Turnout 62,32779.07%Increase2.svg0.37
Registered electors 78,823Increase2.svg14.86
BJP hold Swing Decrease2.svg0.90
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Churah [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Hans Raj 28,293 52.39% Increase2.svg1.00
INC Surender Bhardwaj23,34943.23%Decrease2.svg3.61
NOTA None of the Above5050.94%New
SP Nand Kumar4420.82%New
Independent Des Raj4250.79%New
Margin of victory4,9449.15%Increase2.svg4.61
Turnout 54,00578.70%Decrease2.svg0.83
Registered electors 68,623Increase2.svg12.28
BJP hold Swing Increase2.svg1.00
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Churah
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Hans Raj 24,978 51.39% New
INC Surender Bhardwaj22,76746.84%Increase2.svg15.36
BSP Kishan Chand7991.64%New
Margin of victory2,2114.55%Decrease2.svg0.29
Turnout 48,60679.53%Increase2.svg40.83
Registered electors 61,120Increase2.svg109.42
BJP gain from INC Swing

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References

  1. "Member Profile". hpvidhansabha.nic.in. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  2. "Two-time Churah MLA Hans Raj is Deputy Speaker of HP Assembly". The Statesman (India). 11 January 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
  3. "Dr. Hans Raj - Personal Information".
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