Rajesh Dharmani is an Indian politician, engineer, farmer, social worker and member of the Indian National Congress (INC). He was elected as a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly three times, representing the Ghumarwin constituency of Himachal Pradesh. He came into limelight after becoming a cabinet minister in December 2023.
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Rajesh Dharmani was born on Sunday, 2 April 1972 (age 51 years; as of 2023) in Ghumarwin, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. He completed his schooling from Government Senior Secondary School, Ghumarwin, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. In 1994, he graduated from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur with a B.Tech degree in Civil Engineering. In 2007, he completed his MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 8″
Hair Color: Salt Pepper
Eye colour: black
Family
Rajesh Dharmani belongs to a Hindu family from Himachal Pradesh.
parents and siblings
Rajesh Dharmani’s father’s name is Ratan Lal Dharmani. He is a retired teacher. His mother’s name is Vimala Devi. She is a housewife.
Rajesh Dharmani with his mother
Rajesh Dharmani’s parents
wife and children
He married Sonika Sharma on 14 May 2013. Sonika Sharma works as the Vice President of “Samvedna Charitable Society” in Himachal Pradesh. They have a daughter named Mandisha Dharmani.
Rajesh Dharmani with Sonika Sharma
Rajesh Dharmani with his daughter
Address
He lives in Village Jaman, Post Office Ghumarwin, Tehsil Ghumarwin, District Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, 174021.
signature/autograph
A signature of Rajesh Dharmani
livelihood
Dharmani has served as the Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee. Later, he was elected as the Vice President of Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress and also served as AICC Secretary. He worked as the convenor of the Technical Cell National Student Union of India (NSUI). In 2007, he was elected to the State Legislative Assembly from Ghumarwin constituency after which he became a member of the Estimates and Human Development Committees. In 2012, he was re-elected to the State Legislative Assembly from the same constituency after which he was appointed Chief Parliamentary Secretary. He had tendered his resignation for the post of Chief Parliamentary Secretary in 2013 but later withdrew his resignation. After this, he resigned from the same post in 2014. In 2017, he was defeated by BJP candidate Rajinder Garg in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections. In 2022, he was re-elected to the state assembly from the same constituency and was nominated as the chairman of the Manav Vikas Committee and member of the public. Accounts and e-Governance-cum-General Purpose Committees.
Rajesh Dharmani in a political rally
In 2023, he was selected as a cabinet minister in the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Rajesh Dharmani taking oath as Cabinet Minister
He was appointed as the Minister of Technical Education and Minister of Vocational and Industrial Training of Himachal Pradesh in 2023.
He is the founder of a charitable society named “Samvedana Charitable Society” in Himachal Pradesh. The society provides education to poor students and helps widows and their children.
controversies
Brief description of IPC
- 1 charge related to punishment for being a member of an unlawful assembly (IPC section 143)
- 1 charge relating to punishment for wrongful restraint (IPC section 341)
car collection
Rajesh Dharmani owns a Ford Fusion.
income/salary
Rajesh Dharmani’s income in the year 2022 will be Rs. 12,36,830. According to the official website of HP Assembly, his salary in 2024 will be Rs. Rs.2,10,000 + other allowances.
property and properties
movable property
- Deposits in banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies: Rs. 26,19,566
- Bonds, debentures and shares in companies: Rs. 6,96,000
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 2,40,000
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 80,000
Immovable property
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 25,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs. 9,75,000
Note: The given estimate of movable and immovable assets is as per the year 2022. This does not include property owned by his wife and dependents.
net worth
Rajesh Dharmani’s net worth for the year 2022 was estimated to be Rs. 75,20,452. This does not include the net worth owned by his wife and dependents.
Facts/General Knowledge
- He likes reading and writing books.
- She has special interest in promoting women empowerment, environmental protection, agriculture and sericulture.
- She loves to travel and her favorite travel destinations are Singapore, Malaysia and Nepal.
- After coming to power as a cabinet minister in 2023, he restored the old pension scheme.
- He accompanied Rahul Gandhi in the Bharat Jodo Yatra held in Himachal Pradesh in 2023.
Rajesh Dharmani with Rahul Gandhi
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