Om Prakash Chautala

Politician

Indian Near Sirsa, Punjab, British India

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ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1935
Age89 years (died on 20, Dec, 2024)
BirthplaceNear Sirsa, Punjab, British India
Date of Death20/12/2024

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Bio/Wiki

Famous ForBeing the Former Chief Minister of Haryana (five terms) and leader of the Indian National Lok Dal

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorHazel Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Education12th Standard

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteSihag Jat Gotra
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Listening to Music
AddressVillage Chautala, Distt. Sirsa, Haryana, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Family
WifeSneh Lata Chautala
Children
  • Suchitra Chautala
  • Sunita Chautala
  • Anjali Chautala
  • Ajay Singh Chautala (Politician)
  • Abhay Singh Chautala (Politician)
Parents
FatherChaudhary Devi Lal (Former Deputy Prime Minister of India)
MotherHarki Devi
Siblings
  • Ranjit Singh Chautala
  • Pratap Singh Chautala
  • Jagdish Kumar Chautala
  • Shanti Devi

Career

Political PartyIndian National Lok Dal
Political Journey
  • 1970: Became a member of the Janata Dal
  • 1987: Elected to the Rajya Sabha
  • 1999: Became the Chief Minister of Haryana for the fourth time
  • 1970: Elected to the Haryana Legislative Assembly as a member of the Janata Dal
  • December 1989: Appointed as Chief Minister of Haryana for the first time
  • 1999-2005: Served as Chief Minister of Haryana (full five-year term)
  • 2005-2014: Served as Leader of the Opposition in the Haryana Legislative Assembly
  • 2009: Won from two seats (Ellenabad and Uchana Kalan) and became Leader of the Opposition
  • December 1989: Appointed Chief Minister of Haryana for the first time
  • 1970: Elected to the Haryana Legislative Assembly from Ellenabad as a member of the Indian National Congress
  • 2 December 1989: Appointed as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the first time
  • 22 May 1990: Resigned as Chief Minister following accusations related to the death of an independent candidate
  • 12-17 July 1990: Served as Chief Minister for five days
Chief Ministerial TenuresFive terms as Chief Minister of Haryana: first on 2 December 1989 (resigned 22 May 1990), five days from 12-17 July 1990, and full term 1999-2005, among others with varying durations

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Toyota Camry Car (2006), Reg. No. HR 25 4977
  • Mercedes Benz Car (2005), Reg. No. HR 22D 4977
Assets/Properties
Movable
Cash₹5 Lakh
Deposits₹2.5 Crore
Jewellery₹54.5 Lakh
Other assets₹19 Lakh
Immovable
Agricultural Land₹7.5 Crore
Non-Agricultural Land₹5.5 Lakh
Residential Buildings₹5 Crore
Money Factor
Net WorthRs. 15.5 Crore (as of 2009)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He paused his studies to handle family responsibilities during his father's incarceration.
2. In 1977, he was apprehended for wristwatch smuggling at Delhi airport.
3. In 1989, his father, Chaudhary Devi Lal, appointed him as Chief Minister of Haryana.
4. His father, Chaudhary Devi Lal, served as India's Deputy Prime Minister.
5. He made an appearance on 'Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain?' hosted by Shah Rukh Khan in 2012.
6. In 2013, he received a 10-year prison sentence for the JBT Recruitment Scam.
7. His daughter-in-law, Naina Singh Chautala, emerged victorious in the 2014 elections.
8. He passed away on 20 December 2024 due to cardiac arrest in Gurugram at the age of 89.
9. He holds the record for being the oldest prisoner of Tihar Jail at the age of 89.
10. He was involved in the infamous 'Meham Kand' violence in 1990 during assembly by-elections.
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