Commando 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.[1][2]

Kamal Kishor
Member of Parliament, 15th Lok Sabha
In office
May 2009 – May 2014
Preceded byRubab Sayda
Succeeded bySavitri Bai Phule
ConstituencyBahraich
Personal details
Born (1956-09-01) 1 September 1956 (age 68)
Rajdhani, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)
CitizenshipIndia
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
ResidenceGorakhpur & New Delhi
Alma materIndian Armed Forces Institution
ProfessionDefense services, farmer, businessperson, politician
CommitteesMember of several committees

Early life and education

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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 entering politics. Post his army service, he has worked as a businessperson and agriculturist.[1][2]

Political career

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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.[1][2][3]

Posts held

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# 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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Detailed Profile". Indian Government official website. Retrieved 10 January 2014.
  3. ^ "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2014.