Ashwani Kumar (politician)
Ashwani Kumar (born 26 October 1952) was an Indian politician and attorney. He was Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha representing the state of Punjab.
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| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 2002–2004 | |
| In office 2004–2010 | |
| In office 2010–2016 | |
| Constituency | Punjab |
| Minister of Law and Justice | |
| In office 28 October 2012 – 10 May 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
| Preceded by | Salman Khurshid |
| Succeeded by | Kapil Sibal |
| Additional Solicitor General of India | |
| In office 1991–1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 October 1952
(aged 73) Delhi, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Madhu Kumar (1975–2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | St. Stephen's College, Delhi Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Website | Official website |
He was Union Minister of Law and Justice and Union Minister of State in the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion and Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Books
- Ehsas-O-Izhar: An Anthology of Urdu Poetry (Publisher: Nyogi Books)The HinduJagran
- Hope in a Challenged Democracy: An Indian Narrative (Publisher: Wisdom Tree; ISBN 978-8183284943)
- Law, Ideas and Ideology in Politics: Perspectives of an Activist (Publisher: HarAnand Publications; ISBN 978-8124109250)
Ashwani Kumar (politician) Media
Kumar with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2013
Ashwani Kumar with Shinzo Abe in 2008
Kumar with the President of India in 2012
