Shamsher Singh Manhas | |
|---|---|
 Shamsher Singh Manhas | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 11 February 2015 – 10 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Saifuddin Soz |
| Succeeded by | TBA |
| Constituency | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 January 1960 Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Died | 20 January 2025 (aged 65) Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | Rajni Devi |
| Children | One son, one daughter |
| Residence(s) | Paloura, Jammu |
| Education | B. Com., M. Com. (IIIrd Semester) |
| Alma mater | Jammu University |
| Profession | Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker, Religious Missionary and Sportsperson |
Shamsher Singh Manhas (4 January 1960 – 20 January 2025) was an Indian politician from Jammu & Kashmir and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Life and career
[edit]Manhas was the son of Janak Singh (not to be confused with Janak Singh). He was an agriculturist and a political and social worker by profession. He was known as the rejuvenator of Right-wing Hindu Political ideology in Jammu and Kashmir and has been an active Pracharak of RSS for a long time. He was known to be a powerful politician in the region. He was also a sportsperson.
Shamsheer Singh Manhas was a well-known personality in the politics of the J&K. He has served as the State President of BJP in the past.[1][2]
He was elected to Rajya Sabha from Jammu and Kashmir on the ticket of BJP in February 2015.[3]
Manhas retired from active politics on 9 February 2021. He died on 20 January 2025, at the age of 65.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Shamsher Singh Manhas". National Portal Of India. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Shamsher_Singh_Manhas". Facebook.com. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ "PDP leader Shamsheer_Singh_Manhas wins seat in J&K Rajya Sabha election". NewsWala.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ "BJP Leader And Ex-MP Shamsher Singh Manhas Dies In Jammu Jammu travel guide". Daily Excelsior. 20 January 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2025.