Categories: State News

5-time MLA Kuldeep Singh Pathania to be next speaker of Himachal Assembly

Five-time MLA from Bhattiyat Kuldeep Singh Pathania is all set to be the next Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. Pathania submitted his nomination papers to Vidhan Sabha secretary Yash Pal in the presence of senior leaders including HPCC president Pratibha Singh. Three sets of nomination papers were filed for him. His name was proposed by the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and was seconded by the leader of the opposition in the house and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Pathania will be formally elected as Speaker. He was elected to the Assembly in 1985, 1993, 2003, 2007 and 2022. He had contested as an Independent in 1993 and 2003. The first session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh legislative Assembly started on 4 January 2023 in the state capital Shimla. It is a three day session.  Jaiwant Ram was the first speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

About Himachal Pradesh:

  • Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems.
  • Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south.
  • The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Himachal Pradesh is also known as Dev Bhoomi, meaning ‘Land of Gods’ and Veer Bhoomi which means ‘Land of the Brave’.

Important facts about Himachal Pradesh:

  • Himachal was made the eighteenth state of India on 25 January 1971 under the Himachal Pradesh State Act, 1971.
  • Legislative Assembly seats- 68
  • Rajya Sabha seats- 3
  • Lok Sabha seats – 4
  • Major rivers and dams– Sutlej (Bhakra Dam, Gobind Sagar Reservoir, Koldam Dam), Vyas (Pandoh Dam, Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir), Ravi (Chamera Dam), Parvati
  • Major Lakes– Renuka, Revalsar, Khajjiar, Dal, Beas Kund, Dasaur, Brighu, Parashar, Mani Mahesh, Chander Tal, Suraj Tal, Kareri, Sarolsar, Govind Sagar, Nako Lake
  • National Parks– Great Himalayan National Park, Pin Valley National Park, Khirganga, Inderkilla and Simbalbara National Parks
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
  • Himachal Pradesh Chief minister: Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu;
  • Himachal Pradesh Official animal: Snow leopard;
  • Himachal Pradesh Capitals: Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter).
  • Himachal Pradesh Governor: R V Arlekar.

 

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, my role involves researching and creating informative and engaging content aimed at helping candidates prepare for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in delivering insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest current affairs trends and developments. My primary focus is on educational excellence, ensuring that our readers are well-prepared and informed to face their exams with confidence. Through meticulously crafted content, I aim to guide and support candidates in their journey toward success.

Recent Posts

Justice Madan Lokur Appointed Chairperson of UN Internal Justice Council

Former Supreme Court Judge of India, Justice Madan B Lokur, has been appointed as the…

5 mins ago

Which District of Gujarat is Known as the Brass City?

Gujarat, located in western India, is famous for its rich cultural heritage, historical landmarks and…

15 mins ago

ISRO, ESA Join Hands for Human Spaceflight Advancements

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a…

23 mins ago

Trump Appoints Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Sriram Krishnan as…

51 mins ago

India to Host ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

India has been announced as the host of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior…

1 hour ago

Which District of Maharashtra is Known as California of India?

Maharashtra, located in western India, is the second most populous state in the country and…

1 hour ago