Kamlesh Thakur (born 1970) is an Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh. As a member of Indian National Congress, she is the incumbent MLA from Dehra. She is the wife of the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.[1][2]

Kamlesh Thakur
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
13 July 2024
Preceded byHoshyar Singh
ConstituencyDehra
Personal details
Born (1970-04-02) 2 April 1970 (age 54)
Dera,Himachal Pradesh, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseSukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Children2
Residence(s)Oakover, Shimla
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician

Personal life and education

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Thakur was born 2 April 1970 in Dehra, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Her parents wreRoshni Devi and the Bachitter Singh. She completed her master's of arts degree in Political Science from Himachal Pradesh University and holds a post-graduate diploma in Computer Applications from Chandigarh. She is married to Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, and they have two daughters. Kamlesh Thakur is an agriculturist and social worker.

Political career

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Thakur has been a member of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee since 2007. She was elected to the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Dehra constituency for the first time in a by-election on 13th July 2024, where she defeated two-time MLA Hoshyar Singh by a margin of 9,399 votes. She is currently a member of the Public Accounts, Rural Planning, and Members Amenities Committees.

Interests and activities

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Her interests include reading newspapers, writing, traveling, and gardening. She enjoys interacting with people and listening to music in her free time. She speaks Hindi, English, and a local dialect.

Social and cultural work

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Thakur is involved in social activities, particularly in teaching children about the importance of forests and encouraging them to plant more trees. She is also dedicated to the development of education, social welfare, and the promotion of sports.

References

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  1. ^ "Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife set for poll debut: Who is Kamlesh Thakur?". The Indian Express. 18 June 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Kamlesh Thakur: Himachal Chief Minister's Wife Who Made Strong Poll Debut". NDTV.com. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.