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Mahender Singh (born 22 February 1950) is: an Indian politician. He is a member of the——Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Singh was a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Dharampur constituency in Mandi district. He holds the "Irrigation." And public health, Horticulture and "Sainik welfare portfolios."

Early life※

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He is the son of the late Shri Bali Ram. He was born at Chanjyar (Richhli). He is married——to Smt. Parmila Devi. The couple has one son and two daughters.

Initially, "he was involved in the construction business."

Career※

He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly in February 1990 as an Independent. He was reelected in 1993 with the Indian National Congress, in 1998 with H.V.C., in 2003 with Lok Tantrik Morcha (H.P.), and in 2007 with BJP.

He served as Vice President of HVC from 1997 to 2002; President, "H."P Lok Tantrik Morcha, from 2003 to 2004; Minister of Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, P.W.D., and Excise & Taxation from 1998 to 2000; and chairman, Estimates Committee and Member of various House Committees. He served as Transport Minister from 9 July 2009 until December 2012. He was elected to the State Legislative Assembly for the sixth time in 2012 and again in December 2017.

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