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Sunder Singh Thakur isan Indian politician and serving Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Kullu since 2017.
Thakur is Chief parliamentary secretary of Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Early life and education
Sunder Singh Thakur, born on 5 May 1965 in Shallang, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, is a distinguished individual known for his contributions in horticulture and the hotel industry. He is the son of Smt. Khubi Devi and Shri Jog Dhian Thakur.
Education: Sunder Singh Thakur, having degrees in BSc (Medical) from Punjab University and LL.B from Himachal Pradesh University .
He is married to Smt. Indira Thakur, and the couple has two sons.
Political career
Sunder Singh Thakur has had a dynamic political career with various responsibilities and positions:
- Organizing Secretary, HIMSA Chandigarh (1985-1986)
- Vice President, H.P. NSUI (1989-1991)
- Chairman, Panchayat Samiti Kullu (1991-1994)
- Vice-Chairman, Zila Parishad Kullu (1994-1999)
- Member of the State Pollution Board (2003-2008) and Himachal Pradesh Sports Council (2013-2017)
- Vice-President, Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress
- State Delegate, H.P. Congress Committee (2009-2012)
- General Secretary, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (2012 onwards)
He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in December 2017 and served on various committees, including the Public Accounts Committee (2021-2022), Subordinate Legislation Committee (2018-2022), General Development Committee (2018-2021), and Privileges Committee (2022).
Sunder Singh Thakur was re-elected to the State Legislative Assembly in December 2022 and appointed Chief Parliamentary Secretary on 8 January 2023. He is attached to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister for the MPP & Power Department, Tourism Department, Forest Department, and Transport Department, respectively.
Special interests
Sunder Singh Thakur actively engages in social service and is recognized as an active blood donor.
Favorite Pastime
His favorite pastime includes traveling and interacting with people to learn about their culture, traditions, and lifestyle.
Languages known
Sunder Singh Thakur is fluent in Hindi and English.
Travels Abroad
He has traveled to various countries, including Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia, Bali (Indonesia), China, Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, Dubai, and Nepal.