Sohan Singh Thandal
Sohan Singh Thandal | |
|---|---|
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| Minister Government of Punjab for Jails Tourism Cultural Affairs Tourism Archives & Museums | |
| In office 2014–2017 | |
| Constituency | Chabbewal Assembly Constituency |
| Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2012–2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sohan Singh Thandal is an Indian politician and government minister from the state of Punjab.[1][2]
Constituency[edit]
Thandal represents the Chabbewal Assembly Constituency of Punjab.[3] He is a Shiromani Akali Dal Candidate for Hoshiarpur Lok Sabha constituency for the 2024 Indian general election.[4]
Political Party[edit]
Thandal is a member of Shiromani Akali Dal.
Controversy[edit]
Thandal was convicted in a criminal misconduct, corruption, and disproportionate assets case,[5][6] but was later acquitted by a higher court.[7]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Punjab govt committed to promote arts and culture in state: Sohan Singh Thandal". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Two new Punjab ministers have controversial past". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Punjab 2012 Sohan Singh Thandal (Winner) CHABBEWAL". myneta.info. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Sukhbir Singh Badal announces party candidates for six Lok Sabha seats". www.babushahi.com. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Thandal gets 3 years in jail for assets beyond his means". indianexpress.com. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Day after conviction,Thandal steps down". indianexpress.com. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2016.
- ^ "Assets case: HC acquits Thandal". indianexpress.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2016.