Punnulal Mohle

Punnulal Mohle (born 2 January 1952) is an Indian politician from Chhattisgarh and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He is a member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from Mungeli. He was Minister of Food, Civil Supply, Consumer Protection in Government of Chhattisgarh. Prior to becoming Minister, he also represented Bilaspur in Lok Sabha and was a legislator in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

He never lost any election after becoming a legislator in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Early life and education Mohle was born in Dashrangpur, Bilaspur district, in undivided Madhya Pradesh. He pursued his higher education at S.N.G. College, Mungeli, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Political career Mohle's political journey began at the grassroots level as a Sarpanch in Sodhaar in the late 1970s before being elected as the President of the Janpad Panchayat in Mungeli. He successfully defended his seat in the 1990 and 1993 elections before transitioning to national politics. He won elections in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2004. During his parliamentary tenure, he was a member of committees on Industry and Petroleum.

Ministerial Tenure (2008–2018) After the formation of Chhattisgarh, he returned to state politics in 2008. He held additional portfolios including Cooperatives and the 20-Point Programme implementation.

2023 Assembly Election In the 2023 elections, Mohle secured his seventh term as an MLA by winning the Mungeli seat. His victory contributed to the BJP's absolute majority in the state assembly.

Social and community work Mohle is a prominent leader of the Satnami community in Chhattisgarh.

Electoral history

Positions held Punnulal Mohle has been elected 7 times as MLA and 4 times as Lok Sabha MP. From To Position Party 1. 1985 1990 MLA (1st term) in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Jarhagaon BJP 2. 1990 1993 MLA (2nd term) in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Jarhagaon BJP 3. 1993 1996 MLA (3rd term) in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Jarhagaon (resigned in 1996) BJP 4. 1996 1998 MP (1st term) in 11th Lok Sabha from Bilaspur BJP 5. 1998 1999 MP (2nd term) in 12th Lok Sabha from Bilaspur BJP 6. 1999 2004 MP (3rd term) in 13th Lok Sabha from Bilaspur BJP 7. 2004 2008 MP (4th term) in 14th Lok Sabha from Bilaspur (resigned in 2008) BJP 8. 2008 2013 MLA (4th term) in Chhattisgarh Assembly from MungeliCabinet Minister (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Protection) in Government of Chhattisgarh BJP 9. 2013 2018 MLA (5th term) in Chhattisgarh Assembly from MungeliCabinet Minister (Food, Civil Supplies, Village Industry & 20-Point Programme) BJP 10. 2018 2023 MLA (6th term) in Chhattisgarh Assembly from Mungeli BJP 11. 2023 Present MLA (7th term) in Chhattisgarh Assembly from Mungeli BJP