Inder Dutt Lakhanpal

Early life and education Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, born on 27 October 1962 in Shimla, is a dedicated social worker and politician. He is the son of Late Shri Salig Ram Lakhanpal. Inder Dutt Lakhanpal is a graduate and is married to Smt. Usha Devi Lakhanpal. The couple has one son and one daughter.

Social Work He has been actively involved in social work, serving as the Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti (NGO) (Registered), which assists poor patients. Notably, he has donated blood 68 times, showcasing his commitment to community welfare.

Political career Inder Dutt Lakhanpal's political journey includes various roles and responsibilities:

Councilor, Municipal Corporation, Shimla, from 1997 to 2002 (elected) and 2002 to 2007 (nominated) Chief Organizer, Pradesh Congress Seva Dal, from 2008 to 2013 Elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2012 and re-elected in December 2017 Member of the Public Undertakings, Subordinate Legislation, and Privileges Committees from January 2013 to May 2013 Court Member, Executive Committee, HPU, from 2013 to 2015 Chief Parliamentary Secretary from 13 May 2013 to 21 December 2017 Member of the Public Administration and General Development Committees from 2018 to 2022

In December 2022, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal was elected for the third consecutive term. He was nominated as the Chairman of the Rural Planning Committee and is also a member of the Public Accounts and Business Advisory Committees.

In 2024, he cross-voted for the BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha elections. He was ultimately disqualified from the assembly but was re-elected in a by-poll in 2024 in a BJP ticket.

Special interests Apart from his political career and social work, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal has a special interest in social service.

Languages known He is fluent in Hindi and English.

Electoral History 2024 by-election

Assembly Election 2022

Assembly Election 2017

Assembly Election 2012