Gopal Singh Rawat (politician)

Gopal Singh Rawat
Member of Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly
In office
15 February 2017 – 23 April 2021
Preceded byVijaypal Singh Sajwan
Succeeded bySuresh Singh Chauhan
ConstituencyGangotri
Personal details
Died23 April 2021
Dehradun
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Residence(s)Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
EducationM.Com.
Alma materHemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
ProfessionSocial worker

Gopal Singh Rawat (1960 - 23 April 2021) was an Indian politician from Bharatiya Janata Party. Rawat was elected as a member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from Gangotri (constituency) in 2007 and 2017.

Early life and education

Rawat was from Gangotri, Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. He was the son of late Kundan Singh Rawat. He was a post graduate. He did M.Com. at Garhwal University, Rajkiya Snatkottar Mahavidhyalaya, Uttarkasi.[1]

Career

Rawat won the 2017 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election representing BJP and defeated his nearest rival, Vijaypal Singh Sajwan of Indian National Congress by 9,610 votes. Earlier, he became an MLA for the first time winning the 2007 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election.[2]

Death

Rawat died from Cancer aged 60.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Gopal Singh Rawat (Criminal & Asset Declaration)". MyNeta.com. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  2. ^ "River sutra: Win Gangotri for a victory in Uttarakhand". The Times of India. 24 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ "BJP MLA from Gangotri Gopal Singh Rawat dead". Tribune India. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  4. ^ "BJP MLA from Gangotri Gopal Singh Rawat passes away". New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Delhi Confidential: Seat Suspense". Indian Express. Retrieved 6 June 2021.


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