Pushpendra Singh Chandel

Kunwar Pushpendra Singh Chandel is an Indian politician serving as a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha from Hamirpur in Uttar Pradesh, from where he was elected for two consecutive terms. He is a member of Bharatiya Janata Party.

Personal life

Chandel was born in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh on 8 October 1973 to Kunwar Harpal Singh Chandel and Sheel Singh Chandel, along with his 3 sisters Rishika Singh Chandel, Shalini Singh Chandel and Ragini Singh Chandel. His educational qualifications include M.A. (Political Science) and LL.B. He received his education from Bundelkhand University and Allahabad university . Pushpendra married Deepali Singh on 18 February 1999, with whom he has two sons named Yashovarman and Keertidev.

Political career

• May 2014: Elected to 16th Lok Sabha
• 1 September 2014 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on Railways; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Agriculture
• 2 August 2016 onwards: Member, Joint Committee on Offices of Profit
• 1 September 2017 - 25 May 2019: Member, Standing Committee on Finance
• May 2019: Re-elected to the 17th Lok Sabha
• 13 September 2019 onwards: Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs
• 9 October 2019 onwards: Member, Rules Committee and Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence

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