Des Raj Dhugga
Des Raj Dhugga is an Indian politician and belongs to the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal. He is a member of Punjab Legislative Assembly and represent Sri Hargobindpur.[1][2]
Des Raj Dhugga | |
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MLA, Punjab | |
In office 2002 - 2012 | |
Preceded by | Sohan Singh |
Succeeded by | Constituency underwent Boundary delimitation |
Constituency | Garhdiwala |
In office 2012 - Present | |
Preceded by | Balbir Singh Bath |
Constituency | Sri Hargobindpur |
Personal details | |
Political party | Shiromani Akali Dal |
Residence | Dhugga Kalan, Hoshiarpur |
Family
His father's name is Bhulla Ram.[3]
Political career
Dhugga first became a member of Punjab Legislative Assembly on the Congress ticket from Garhdiwala in 2002, which was reserved for candidates belonging to scheduled castes.[4] He retained his seat in the 2007 Vidhan Sabha elections.[5] In 2012 Garhdiwala underwent Boundary delimitation and Sri Hargobindpur was converted from general category seat to a reserve category seat.[6] Dhugga successfully contested from Sri Hargobindpur in 2012.[1] He was made chief parliamentary secretary in 2007 Badal government. He continued on this position after the 2012 Punjab elections and was given the department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.[7][8]
References
- "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2012 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Shiromani Akali Dal". Akali Dal Badal. Archived from the original on 25 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Des Raj Dhugga Myneta profile". Association of Democratic Rights. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2002 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2007 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Infighting in SAD: Dalit leader alleges being threatened by CPS". The Times of India. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "Badal appoints chief parliamentary secretaries". YesPunjab.com. 6 April 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2013. External link in
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(help) - "More land to be brought under fish farming: Dhugga". PunjabNewsline. 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 4 July 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.