Tamradhwaj Sahu (born 6 August 1949) is an Indian politician of the INC. He was the Home Minister of Chhattisgarh in the Bhupesh Baghel Government . He was a member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly representing Durg Gramin from 2018-2023.
Tamradhwaj Sahu | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 17 December 2018 – 12 December 2023 | |
| Governor | Anusuiya Uikey |
| Chief Minister | Bhupesh Baghel |
| Ministry and Departments |
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| Preceded by | Ram Sewak Paikra |
| Member of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 11 December 2018 – 12 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ramshila Sahu |
| Succeeded by | Lalit Chandrakar |
| Constituency | Durg Gramin |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 16 May 2014 – 25 December 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Saroj Pandey |
| Succeeded by | Vijay Baghel |
| Constituency | Durg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 August 1949 Patora, Central Provinces and Berar, India (now in Chhattisgarh, India) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Kamala Sahu |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Durg , Chhattisgarh |
| Profession | Activist Politician |
As of 23 June, 2018 Source: [Tamradhwaj Sahu - Indian govt. portal] | |
Political career
Tamradhwaj Sahu was member of parliament to the 16th Lok Sabha from Durg (Lok Sabha constituency), Chhattisgarh. He won the 2014 Indian general election being an Indian National Congress candidate. Before becoming the Member of Parliament, he was a member of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly from 1998 until 2013. He again became an MLA from 2018-2023.[1][2] He however lost in the 2023 Chattisgarh legislative assembly elections.[2]
Political views
Sahu is inspired by Chandulal Chandrakar, former Politician of Durg. He ventured into politics as a student.
Personal life
Sahu was born in Patora village, Bemetara, Central Provinces and Berar (now Chhattisgarh) on 6 August 1949. He is married to Kamala Sahu. They have three sons and a daughter.
Social activities
He has actively worked for the Sahu Samaj Cultural Activities, and involved in Ramayan Katha.[3][4][5]
| Year | Position |
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| 2001-current | President, District Ramayan Sewa Samiti, Durg |
| 1993-2001 | President, Chhattisgarh State Sahu Sangh |
| 1990-1993 | President, District Sahu Sangh |