Raj Kumar Verka
Raj Kumar Verka | |
|---|---|
| MLA, Punjab | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ujagar Singh |
| Succeeded by | Dalbir Singh |
| Constituency | Verka |
| In office 2012–present | |
| Preceded by | Om Parkash Soni |
| Constituency | Amritsar West |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1963 Amritsar |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Residence | Amritsar |
Raj Kumar Verka is an Indian politician and a member of Indian National Congress. He is a Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly(MLA) and represents Amritsar West.[1][2] He is also vice chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Castes.[3]
Early life
His father's name is Jai Chand.[4]
Political career
Verka first successfully contested for Punjab Legislative Assembly from Verka constituency in 2002.[5] In 2007, he was defeated from Verka constituency.[6] In 2012, he was elected from Amritsar West.[1] Verka was one of the 42 INC MLAs who submitted their resignation in protest of a decision of the Supreme Court of India ruling Punjab's termination of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) water canal unconstitutional.[7]
Vice-Chairman
Since 2010, he is holding post of Vice Chairman in National Commission of Schedule Cast. reappointed as vice-chairman with w.e.f. 5 November 2013. he visited so many places during his tenure and did social work. he inaugurated Gramin Gyan Library, March,2011 which is a new concept to educate to Indian young generation.
References
- ^ a b "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2012 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "Congress MLA writes to Rahul Gandhi to induct Navjot Singh Sidhu". Indian Express. Apr 12, 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "Tour Program". NCSC. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "Raj Kumar Myneta profile". Association of Democratic Rights. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2002 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ "STATISTICAL REPORT ON GENERAL ELECTION, 2007 TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF PUNJAB" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
- ^ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/syl-verdict-42-punjab-congress-mlas-submit-resignation-4369724/