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.
Ashwani Kumar | |
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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 | Delhi, India | 26 October 1952
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