Dhani Ram Shandil
Colonel Dhani Ram Shandil (Retd.) (born 20 October 1940) is an Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh. He is a member of the Indian National Congress political party.
Dr. Dhani Ram Narainuram Shandil Colonel (India) | |
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| धनीराम नरेनूराम सांडील | |
Dr. Dhani Ram Narainuram Shandil | |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh | |
| Assumed office 8 January 2023 | |
| Governor | Rajendra Arlekar Shiv Pratap Shukla |
| Cabinet | Sukhu ministry |
| Chief Minister | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| MLA, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Rajeev Bindal |
| Constituency | Solan |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Krishan Dutt Sultanpuri |
| Succeeded by | Virender Kashyap |
| Constituency | Shimla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1940 Shimla, Hill States, British India (Himachal Pradesh) |
| Nationality | India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Indira Dhaniram Shandil (married. 10 May 1966) |
| Children | 1 son and 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Shri Narainuramji Shandil (father), Smt. Lakshmidevi Narainuramji Shandil (mother) |
| Residence | Solan |
| Education | M.A., M. Phil., Ph. D. |
| Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University |
| Occupation | Social worker |
| Profession | Politician, Agriculturist |
| Awards | Bharat Jyoti Award |
| Nickname | Colonel Shandil |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch/service | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1962 - 1996 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Dogra Regiment |
| Commands | Army commands, Shimla |
As of 9 May, 2006 Source: | |
Dhani Ram Shandil has served elite Dogra Regiment of Indian Army and is Bharat jyoti award winner. Shandil belongs to the Koli caste of Himachal Pradesh.
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