Virendra Kumar Khatik
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Born | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, India | 27 February 1954
Political party | BJP |
Spouse | Kamal Khatik |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh[1] |
Education | PhD[1] |
Alma mater | Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh[1] |
As of 18 June, 2019 Source: [1] |
Virendra Kumar Khatik (born 27 February 1954) is an Indian politician serving as the
He was also the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour and a Member of the General Purpose Committee. He was chosen as the Pro-tem speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha in June 2019.[2]
Personal life
Khatik was born in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh on 27 February 1954. From fifth standard onwards, he studied at sagar and did his higher studies at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, from where he did his PhD in 2007.[3][1]
He is married to Kamal Khatik with whom he has a son and a daughter.[3] Former cabinet minister Gauri Shankar Shejwar is his brother-in-law.[3]
Political career
In the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th Lok Sabha, he represented the
He became Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment in Second Modi ministry when cabinet overhaul happened.[4]
External links
References
- ^ a b c d e "Virendra Kumar(Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)):Constituency- TIKAMGARH(MADHYA PRADESH) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 18 June 2019.
- ^ "India Today".
- ^ India.com(in Hindi). Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "Modi cabinet rejig: Full list of new ministers". India Today. 7 July 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.