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Biography
Kamal Kishor is an Indian politician and a former Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 15th Lok Sabha. Kishor represents the Bahraich constituency of Uttar Pradesh and is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.
Early life and education
Kishor was born in the village Rajdhani, Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Dhobi family. After joining the Indian Armed Forces, he completed his graduation (B.A) from Indian Armed Forces Institution. Kishor served in the Indian Armed Forces before joining politics. Post his army service, he was worked as a businessperson and agriculturist.
Political career
Kishor has been in active politics since early 2000s and joined Indian National Congress party. He is a first time M.P and is also a member of several committees. Kishor succeeded Rubab Sayda of Samajwadi Party from the Lok Sabha constituency.
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, 15th Lok Sabha |
| 02 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Executive Committee, Congress Parliamentary Party |
| 03 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Committee on Defense |
| 04 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| 05 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Permanent Special Invitee, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Railways |
| 06 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Rural Development |
| 07 | 2009 | 2014 | Member, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti, Ministry of Power |