Umesh Nandkumar Patel | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Higher Education, Government of Chhattisgarh | |
| In office 25 December 2018 – 3 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Prem Prakash Pandey |
| Constituency | Kharsia |
| Member of Legislative Assembly Chhattisgarh | |
| Assumed office 8 December 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Nandkumar Patel |
| Constituency | Kharsia |
| President Chhattisgarh Youth Congress | |
| In office 10 September 2016 – 30 May 2019 | |
| Succeeded by | Purnachand Padhee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Umesh Patel 26 November 1983 Raigarh, Madhya Pradesh (now in Chhattisgarh), India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Sudha Patel |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Bhilai Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Official Website |
Umesh Nandkumar Patel (born 26 November 1983) is an Indian politician, from Chhattisgarh. He is a member of the Indian National Congress[1] and has been the president of the Chhattisgarh Youth Congress Committee since 10 September 2016.[2] He represents the Kharsia constituency in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly.[3][4]
He was the minister of Higher Education of Chhattisgarh till 2023[5] and Skill development, Science and Techonogy, Sports and Youth Development.
Early life
Patel was born to politician Nand Kumar Patel and Smt. Neela Nandkumar Patel on 26 November 1983 in a politicians family who lived in Nandeli, a village in Raigarh district of Madhya Pradesh (present-day Chhattisgarh). His father late. Nand Kumar Patel was a political leader in Kharsia Constituency. He graduated in Information Technology and became an engineer.[6][7][8]
Due to sudden demise of his father and elder brother, he had to leave his educational interests and join politics.[6] In the year 2013, he was appointed as the Member of Legislative Assembly in Kharsia Constituency of Chhattisgarh.[8] He also became the first youth leader of Indian National Congress from chhattisgarh and is maintaining his position after defeating O.P Choudhary (ex IAS Officer) from Bhartiya Janta Party, Kharsia.[9]
Educational background
Patel completed his schooling from Government Primary School, Nandeli, Raigarh, Madhya Pradesh (present-day Chhattisgarh). He pursued his higher secondary from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. He completed his graduation in the year 2005 from B.I.T Durg.[8] He had also worked as an IT Professional in Capgemini Hyderabad & HSBC America during the years 2006–2013.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Umesh Patel MLA of KHARSIA Chhattisgarh contact address & email".
- ^ "Umesh Patel declared Youth Congress President" (in Hindi). 10 September 2016.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha". cgvidhansabha.gov.in.
- ^ "Battle for Chhattisgarh - Kharsia". News18. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
- ^ "chhattisgarh ministers list". newsd.in.
- ^ a b c "Father and brother killed by Maoists, the son makes political debut". Hindustan Times. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ a b "I have to finish father's undone work, Umesh Patel says - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Umesh Patel(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- KHARSIA(RAIGARH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ "Chhattisgarh : उमेश बने सबसे कम उम्र के मंत्री, इसलिए छोड़ी थी कारपोरेट कंपनी की नौकरी". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 January 2019.
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