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Pankaj Chaudhary
Politician

Pankaj Chaudhary

Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance · Bhartiya Janta Party · Politician

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Born15 Nov 1964
FromGorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
OccupationPolitician
PartyBhartiya Janta Party
Pankaj Chaudhary

Overview

Pankaj Chaudhary, born on November 15, 1964, in Gorakhpur, is a prominent figure in Indian politics and public service. Currently serving as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance since 2021, he has been a steadfast representative of the Maharajganj constituency in the 17th Lok Sabha, securing his sixth consecutive term. Before his ministerial role, Chaudhary had a longstanding career as a Member of Parliament, demonstrating his commitment to public service over several terms. His advocacy spans a wide array of issues, with a particular focus on social welfare, environmental conservation, and international engagement.

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Career

He was first elected to the 10th Lok Sabha in 1991 and then to the 11th Lok Sabha in 1996 and the 12th Lok Sabha in 1998. However, he lost to Akhilesh Singh of the Samajwadi Party in the 1999 General elections. He later won the 2004 Lok Sabha elections.

In 2009, he lost again to the Indian National Congress candidate Harsh Vardhan from Maharajganj. In 2014, he won from the same constituency and is now a member of 16th Lok Sabha.[4]

He became Union Minister of State (Finance) in Second Modi ministry after the Cabinet reshuffle.[5]

Re-elected to 18th Lok Sabha(7th term) June 2024 and Joined 11 June 2024 as Union Minister of State for Finance, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India.[6]

Positions held
1989–91: Member, Municipal Corporation, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
1990–91: Deputy…

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References

  1.  "6 बार के सांसद, कुर्मी बिरादरी के बड़े नेता, महाराजगंज की सियासत में पकड़, जानिए कौन हैं मोदी के नये मंत्री पंकज चौधरी" [6-time MP, big leader of Kurmi community, caught in the politics of Maharajganj, know who is Modi's new minister Pankaj Chowdhary]. Aaj Tak (in Hindi). 8 July 2021. Archived from the original on 22 April 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Lok Sabha profile". Archived from the original on 4 May 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  3. ^ https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/en/minister/shri-pankaj-chaudhary
  4. ^ "Constituency-wise results: Maharaganj". Archived from the original on 14 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Modi cabinet rejig: Full list of new ministers". India Today. 7 July 2021. Archived from the original on 7 July 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  6. ^ https://dpe.gov.in/en/shri-pankaj-chaudhary-mos
  7. ^ https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/en/minister/shri-pankaj-chaudhary

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