Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Age, Wiki and Bio

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Lawyer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/03/1964
Age60 years
BirthplaceSera village, Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh
HometownNadaun, Himachal Pradesh

Physical Stats & More

Height165 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree
  • Bachelor of Law
  • Master of Arts in Political Science
Institutions
  • Government High School, Kasumpti, Shimla
  • Govt. Degree College, Sanjauli
  • Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla

Personal Life

Date of Birth27/03/1964
Zodiac signAries
EthnicityRajput

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseKamlesh Thakur

Family

FatherRashil Singh (driver in the Himachal Road Transport Corporation)
MotherSansar Dei (homemaker)
SpouseKamlesh Thakur
Children
Daughter(s)
  • Ruhun
  • Kamun

Career

Political PartyIndian National Congress
Political Journey
  • 1989-1995: State president of NSUI
  • 1998-2008: State President of Indian National Youth Congress
  • 1992-1997: Councilor of municipal corporation of Shimla
  • 1997-2002: Re-elected as the councilor of municipal corporation of Shimla
  • 2003: Elected to State Legislative Assembly
  • 2007: Re-elected to State Legislative Assembly
  • 2007-2012: Chief Whip, Congress Legislature Party
  • 2017: Re-elected to the thirteenth Vidhan Sabha
  • 2017: Nominated as a member of Public Undertakings, Privileges and Business Advisory Committees
  • 2013-2019: President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee
  • 2019: Removed from the position of party president
  • 2022: Won seat from Nadaun constituency in Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections 2022
  • 2022: Elected as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 2022.
Before his political career, he managed a milk counter in Chhota Shimla.
Starting with college politics, Sukhu was involved in the National Students’ Union of India and activism at Himachal Pradesh University.
Despite various jobs, Sukhu prioritized his studies, as shared by his mother in an interview.
Amit Shah mentioned Sukhu in 2017 during election campaigns, highlighting challenges in Congress for new candidates.
Sukhu acknowledged his struggles entering politics from a non-political background, appreciating the opportunities provided by Rahul Gandhi.
Sukhu faced public conflicts with Virbhadra Singh, the previous chief minister, emphasizing Congress's organizational strength.
Before the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Sukhu expressed confidence in Congress winning in the state.
After Congress secured 40 seats, Sukhu became Chief Minister on December 11, 2022, prioritizing reinstating the Old Pension System.
Known as the "Alto man," Sukhu drove his Maruti Suzuki Alto to the Budget session in March 2023.
Sukhu donated his life savings of Rs. 51 lacs towards flood relief efforts in North India in September 2023.