Yadvinder Goma

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Yadvinder Goma
Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh [1]
Assumed office
8 January 2023
Sukhu ministry
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Ministry and Departments
  • AYUSH
  • Youth Services & Sports
ResidencePanchrukhi
OccupationPolitician
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Yadvinder Goma (born 4 February 1986, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India) is an Indian politician, Social worker and incumbent Member of Legislative Assembly from Jaisinghpur and cabinet minister in Government of Himachal Pradesh, India. [2] [3] In 2022, he won from Ravi Dhiman with a margin of 2,696 votes in Legislative Assembly elections. He has B.Tech. degree in mechanical engineering from Himachal Pradesh University and MBA degree. [4] He got married in 2015. [5] Yadvinder Goma belongs to the Koli caste of Himachal Pradesh. [6]

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Early life and family

Born on 4th February 1986, in Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, Yadvinder Goma is the son of Smt. Vidya Devi and Shri Milkhi Ram Goma, a former Member of the H.P. Vidhan Sabha. He is a B.Tech graduate in Mechanical Engineering and holds an MBA from IEET Baddi, H.P. Yadvinder Goma is married to Smt. Neelam Goma, and the couple is blessed with one daughter. He is actively involved in engineering, business, and agriculture.

Political engagement

Yadvinder Goma has been actively involved in politics, serving in various capacities. He held the position of President of Youth Congress in the Jaisinghpur Constituency from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he served as the General Secretary of the State Rajeev Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan from 2011 to 2014 and as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress S.C. Cell from 2019 to 2021.

Legislative Career

Elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2012, Yadvinder Goma was re-elected in December 2022. He has been nominated as the Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee and serves as a Member of the Welfare & Rules Committees.

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Special interests

Yadvinder Goma has a special interest in interacting with the masses and providing help to the needy, showcasing a commitment to community welfare.

Favorite Pastime

His favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, and visiting historical places.

Languages known

Fluent in Hindi, English, and Punjabi, Yadvinder Goma possesses strong linguistic skills for effective communication.

Electoral performance

2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaisinghpur
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 28,058 50.43% Increase2.svg13.79
BJP Ravinder Kumar 25,36245.58%Decrease2.svg12.10
Rashtriya Devbhumi Party Sushil Kumar9431.69%New
AAP Santosh Kumar6971.25%New
NOTA Nota2980.54%New
Independent Surender Singh1550.28%New
Independent Dr. Kehar Singh1240.22%New
Margin of victory2,6964.85%Decrease2.svg16.20
Turnout 55,63765.32%Decrease2.svg0.37
Registered electors 85,180Increase2.svg9.94
INC gain from BJP Swing Decrease2.svg7.25
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaisinghpur [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
BJP Ravinder Kumar 29,357 57.68% Increase2.svg30.17
INC Yadvinder Goma 18,64736.64%Decrease2.svg12.30
BSP Kehar Singh1,0822.13%Increase2.svg0.34
All India Manavadhikar Rajnaitik Dal Murlidhar4400.86%New
Independent Mohinder Kumar3870.76%New
Margin of victory10,71021.04%Decrease2.svg0.38
Turnout 50,89665.69%Increase2.svg4.43
Registered electors 77,477Increase2.svg4.47
BJP gain from INC Swing Increase2.svg8.75
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election  : Jaisinghpur
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 22,233 48.93% New
BJP Atma Ram12,49827.51%New
Independent Ravinder Kumar 8,00617.62%New
BSP Jago Ram8101.78%New
Independent Girdhari Singh "Dhari"6091.34%New
HLC Bachan Singh4561.00%New
Independent Dinesh Kumar2550.56%New
SP Jitender Kumar2520.55%New
Margin of victory9,73521.43%
Turnout 45,43661.26%
Registered electors 74,165
INC win (new seat)

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