Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/03/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Sera village, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh |
| Hometown | Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
21/03/2026
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the Himachal Pradesh Budget for 2026-27 with a total outlay of Rs 54,928 crore. The budget marked a reduction from the previous year and emphasized rural economy support, welfare-linked subsidies, and measures to address the state's fiscal stress.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician of the Indian National Congress who has served as the 7th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 11 December 2022 and as MLA from Nadaun. |
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| Early Life | Born into a Rajput family in the Nadaun area of Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, to Rashil Singh and Sansar Dei. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Rajput |
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| Languages | Hindi, English |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Kamlesh Thakur |
Family
| Father | Rashil Singh (driver in the Himachal Road Transport Corporation) |
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| Mother | Sansar Dei (homemaker) |
| Spouse | Kamlesh Thakur |
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Career
| Political Party | Indian National Congress |
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| Current Position | Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh (7th CM, since 11 December 2022) |
| Constituency | Nadaun (4-time MLA) |
Favourites
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| Playing cricket |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 2022. | |
| 2. Before his political career, he managed a milk counter in Chhota Shimla. | |
| 3. Starting with college politics, Sukhu was involved in the National Students’ Union of India and activism at Himachal Pradesh University. | |
| 4. Despite various jobs, Sukhu prioritized his studies, as shared by his mother in an interview. | |
| 5. Amit Shah mentioned Sukhu in 2017 during election campaigns, highlighting challenges in Congress for new candidates. | |
| 6. Sukhu acknowledged his struggles entering politics from a non-political background, appreciating the opportunities provided by Rahul Gandhi. | |
| 7. Sukhu faced public conflicts with Virbhadra Singh, the previous chief minister, emphasizing Congress's organizational strength. | |
| 8. Before the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Sukhu expressed confidence in Congress winning in the state. | |
| 9. After Congress secured 40 seats, Sukhu became Chief Minister on December 11, 2022, prioritizing reinstating the Old Pension System. | |
| 10. Known as the "Alto man," Sukhu drove his Maruti Suzuki Alto to the Budget session in March 2023. | |
| 11. Sukhu donated his life savings of Rs. 51 lacs towards flood relief efforts in North India in September 2023. | |
| 12. Languages known: Hindi and English | |
| 13. He is the first Congress Chief Minister in Himachal Pradesh from the lower part of the state. | |
| 14. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the 7th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 2022. | |
| 15. Hailing from a non-political family background, Sukhu reached the CM's post by crossing practically every stage of political hierarchy. |
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