P. L. Punia
| P. L. Punia | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes | |
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Assumed office 2010 | |
| MP of Rajya Sabha for Uttar Pradesh | |
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Assumed office 26 November 2014 | |
| Constituency | Uttar Pradesh |
| MP | |
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In office 15th Lok Sabha 2009–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Kamla Prasad Rawat |
| Succeeded by | Priyanka Singh Rawat |
| Constituency | Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
23 January 1945 Salhawas, Jhajjar, Punjab region (Now Haryana) British India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Indira Punia |
| Children | Two sons & one daughter |
| Residence | New Delhi,5, New Moti Bagh,New Delhi - 110 021 |
| Alma mater | Panjab University, Chandigarh, and Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh |
| Occupation | Politician, Civil Servant, Administrator, Educationalist |
| Website | http://plpunia.blogspot.com/ |
Panna Lal Punia, usually known as P. L. Punia, is an Indian politician and Member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh since 2014. He was member of the Lok Sabha from 2009 to 2014 and represented Barabanki (Lok Sabha constituency).[1] He is a Dalit leader of the Indian National Congress party.[2] He is also Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and as such sits ex officio on the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).[3][4]
In July 2012, Punia appeared in the popular TV show Satyamev Jayate, hosted by Bollywood star Aamir Khan, to raise awareness of discrimination against scheduled castes.
Early life
He was born on 23 January 1945 to Bharat Singh and Dakhan Devi in the Jhajjar district of the Punjab region (now Haryana), British India. He took an M.A. from Panjab University, Chandigarh and a PhD from Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh.[1][5] In 1970 he joined the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), becoming District Magistrate in Aligarh during 1982–85.[6]
References
- 1 2 Detailed Profile – Shri P. L. Punia. India.gov.in (1974-01-16). Retrieved on 2013-01-08.
- ↑ Statue Or Pedestal?. www.outlookindia.com (2012-08-20). Retrieved on 2013-01-08.
- ↑ PL Punia appointed NCSC Chairman. iGovernment.in. Retrieved on 2013-01-08.
- ↑ National Commissions – Associated Organisations: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Socialjustice.nic.in. Retrieved on 2013-01-08.
- ↑ Stung by defeat, Mayawati to revert to Dalit agenda. Deccanherald.com. Retrieved on 2013-01-08.
- ↑ Rina » Yellow Journalism Is A Shameful Point For The Community. Rina.in (2011-06-13). Retrieved on 2013-01-08.