Kamal Nath

Politician

Indian Kanpur, United Provinces, British India (now, in Uttar Pradesh, India)

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/11/1946
Age79 years
BirthplaceKanpur, United Provinces, British India (now, in Uttar Pradesh, India)

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Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolThe Doon School
College/UniversitySt. Xavier's College, Kolkata
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesReading, Writing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateJanuary 27, 1973
Family
WifeAlka Nath (Politician)
Children
Parents
FatherMahendra Nath
MotherLeela Nath

Career

Politics
Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
  • 1980: Elected to the 7th Lok Sabha
  • 1985: Re-elected to the Lok Sabha
  • 1989: Elected to the Lok Sabha for the third consecutive time
  • 1991: Elected to the 10th Lok Sabha
  • 1991: Introduced to the Union Council of Ministers as Minister of Environment & Forests
  • 1995-1996: Served as the Union Minister of State, Textiles (Independent Charge)
  • 1998: Elected to the 12th Lok Sabha
  • 1999: Appointed to the 13th Lok Sabha
  • 2001-2004: Served as the Secretary of the Indian National Congress
  • 2004: Re-elected to the Lok Sabha
  • 2004-2009: Became the Union Cabinet Minister of Commerce & Industry
  • 2009: Elected to the 15th Lok Sabha and served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways
  • 2011: In a Cabinet reshuffle, he became the Minister of Urban Development by replacing Jaipal Reddy
  • 2012: Also got the charge of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
  • 2012: Replaced Jairam Ramesh to become the Ex-officio member of the Planning Commission
  • 2014: Acted as the Pro-tem speaker of the newly elected 16th Lok Sabha
  • 2018: Appointed as the Madhya Pradesh's PCC President, and on 17 December 2019, he was appointed as the 18th Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
  • 2020: On 20 March, he resigned from the post of the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
  • March 2020 - April 2022: Served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  • 28/04/2022: Stepped down as Leader of Opposition in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly

Favourites

PoliticianIndira Gandhi
TV ShowsHouse of Cards

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Ambassador Classic 1800 ISZ (DL3CBT0366)
  • Safari Storm LX (MP28BB0009)
Assets/Properties
Bank Fixed Deposits₹3 Crore
Bonds, Debentures, Shares₹1 Crore
Jewellery₹48 Lakhs
Agricultural Land₹16 Crore
Residential Buildings₹172 Crore
Money Factor
Net WorthRs. 2.73 Billion (as of 2011)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He shares a close bond with the Nehru-Gandhi family.
2. He attended the same school as Sanjay Gandhi in Dehradun.
3. He had a strong relationship with Indira Gandhi.
4. He is one of the most experienced members of the Lok Sabha.
5. He has won elections 9 times in his constituency in Madhya Pradesh.
6. In 2011, he was recognized as the wealthiest Cabinet minister in India.
7. In 2012, he played a crucial role in a significant debate in the Rajya Sabha regarding FDI retail.
8. He supports the "Bharat Yuvak Samaj" and oversees the "Madhya Pradesh Child Development Council."
9. He was elected as the President of Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee in 2018.
10. He is the author of several books focusing on environmental issues and India's development.
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