About Tara Chand
Born 1963. Tara Chand is an Indian politician.
Tara Chand is a politician and a leader from Jammu and Kashmir. He was Deputy Chief Minister of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2014. He had earlier served as the Speaker of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly. On 30 August 2022, he resigned from Indian National Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad. He was appointed as Vice chairperson for Democratic Azad Party. On 22 December 2022, he was removed from Democratic Azad Party after the allegations of 'anti-party' activities.
In the 2014 elections, Chand lost to BJP candidate Dr Krishan Lal in Chhamb Assembly constituency of Jammu district. He finished 3rd in 2024 election. On 30 August 2022, he quit Congress in support of Ghulam Nabi Azad.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Tara Chand?
member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
When was Tara Chand born?
Tara Chand was born in 1963 in Akhnoor.
What is Tara Chand's occupation?
Tara Chand is a politician.
What nationality is Tara Chand?
Tara Chand is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tara Chand (Jammu-Kashmir politician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tara Chand. https://biography.guide/tara-chand-politician-1963/
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