Sudarshan Bhagat

Summary

Sudarshan Bhagat (born 20 October 1969) is an Indian politician Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a member of the Indian Parliament, and currently represents Lohardaga (Lok Sabha constituency).[1] He was the Minister of State for Tribal Affairs in the Narendra Modi government from 2014 to 2019.[2][3][4][5][6]

Sudarshan Bhagat
Minister of State
Government of India
In office
26 May 2014 – 30 May 2019
Ministry
Term
Minister of Tribal Affairs3 September 2017 - 30 May 2019
Minister of Agriculture5 July 2016 - 3 September 2017
Minister of Rural Development9 November 2014 - 5 July 2016
Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment26 May 2014 - 9 November 2014
Member of Parliament
Lok Sabha
Assumed office
2009
Preceded byRameshwar Oraon
ConstituencyLohardaga
Minister of State
Government of Jharkhand
In office
2000–2005
Ministry
Term
Minister of Welfare2004 - 05
Minister of Sports, Art & Culture
Minister of Animal Husbandry & Dairy
2003 - 04
Minister of Human Resources Development2000 - 03
Member of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly
In office
2000–2005
Succeeded byBhushan Tirkey
ConstituencyGumla
Personal details
Born (1969-10-20) 20 October 1969 (age 54)
Tangardih, Gumla district, Bihar (Presently Jharkhand)
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
SpouseKrishana Toppo
Children2 sons
Parents
  • Late Shri Kalsai Bhagat (father)
  • Smt. Manna Devi (mother)
Source: [1]

References edit

  1. ^ "Profile of Members". Government of India. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Ministry of Tribal Affairs". Government of India. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Sudarshan Bhagat Biography". elections.in.
  4. ^ "Modi Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of new council of minister". The Times of India. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Sudarshan Bhagat Takes Over As Minister of State for Tribal Affairs". Orissa Diary. 4 September 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Sudarshan Bhagat files nomination, Das promises Sarna code by '21". K A Gupta & ASRP Mukesh. The Times of India. 5 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2021.

External links edit

  • Official biographical sketch in Parliament of India website