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Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Biography, Party, Early Life & Career

Also known as: Sukhu, Sukhwinder Singh

Politician Chief Minister Member Of Legislative Assembly Social Worker Lawyer Alive 61 years

Born:

March 27, 1964 in Bhavran, Kitpal, Hamirpur

Nationality: Indian

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Gender male

Zodiac Sign Aries

Nationality Indian

State/UT Himachal Pradesh

Religion Hindusim

Caste General

Ethnicity Rajput

Current Address Ellerslie, Shimla-171002

Favourites

Politician

Indira Gandhi

Hobbies

Reading and Playing

Sports

Cricket

Social Media

Career of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Political Career

1 position

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Indian National Congress (INC)

Constituency: Nadaun

(2022 - 2027)

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu began his political journey in 1989 by joining the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). He e...

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu - Biography

Last updated: December 11, 2025

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is a prominent Indian politician from Himachal Pradesh. He has been serving as the 7th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh since 11 December 2022.

His political career began with the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). He served as the NSUI President from 1989 to 1995 after which he became the State Youth Congress Secretary and later its President.

Sukhu entered the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the first time in 2003 and was re-elected in 2007 and 2017 as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC).

In December 2022, he was again elected to the Fourteenth Vidhan Sabha for his fourth term from the Nadaun Constituency and on 11 December 2022, he took oath as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.

Career Highlights

Politician

Chief Minister

Member Of Legislative Assembly

Social Worker

Lawyer

Personal Life

Spouse: Kamlesh Thakur

Children: 2

Education: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Life Timeline

1964 Birth

Born on March 27, 1964 in Bhavran, Kitpal, Hamirpur

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Himachal Pradesh University

Law

Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Himachal Pradesh University

Arts

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Government Degree College

Arts

This biography page provides comprehensive information about Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's life, education, and key milestones.

Career of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Political Career

1 position

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Indian National Congress (INC)

Constituency: Nadaun

(2022 - 2027)

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu began his political journey in 1989 by joining the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). He e...

Personal Life of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Family & Relationships

parent

Rasil Singh

Sansar Devi

spouse

Kamlesh Thakur

married

Since 1998

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu married Kamlesh Thakur in 1998. She is a politician from the Indian National Congress (INC) and is currently the MLA of the Dehra constituency in Himachal Pradesh.

child

Kamun Thakur

Ruhan Thakur

Currently Married

to Kamlesh Thakur since 1998

Assets & Wealth

Financial Overview

2022 Estimate

Estimated Net Worth

₹ 75,947,089

High Net Worth Individual

Annual Income

₹ 1,722,820

Salary, Dividend Income

Current Assets

₹ 78,189,255

Currency

₹

Year

2022

Data Source

1 Record

Note: Financial figures are estimates based on available public records and declarations. Actual values may vary and should be verified through official sources.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Himachal Pradesh University

Until 1992 Law

Master of Arts (MA)

Himachal Pradesh University

Until 1988 Arts

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Government Degree College

Until 1985 Arts

Physical Statistics

Height

~ 165cm

Hair Colour

Salt & Pepper

Eye Colour

Black

Personal Details

Religion Hindusim

Caste General

Ethnicity Rajput

Hometown Hadaun, Himachal Pradesh

Nationality Indian

Relations 5 recorded

Wealth Records 13 estimates

Awards & Achievements of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Politics

Leadership and Governance Award

Indo-European Business Forum

2025

Sukhvindar Singh Sukhu received the "Leadership and Governance Award" from the "Indo-European Business Forum" at the house of Lords in London in September 2025. The award was recognised his visionary and transformative governance in Himachal Pradesh.

Diamond States Award

Network 18 Group

2025

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu received the prestigious "Diamond States Award" at the "Diamond States Summit 2025" in New Delhi. The award, presented by the "Network 18 Group" recognised the state's remarkable progress under his leadership.

Listed 100 Most Powerful Personalities in India 2025.

The Indian Express

2025

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was featured in the "Indian Express" list of the 100 most powerful Indians in March 2025. He was recognised for his work in social welfare, green energy initiatives, and the "Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana" for orphaned children.

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Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was Known as the “Alto Man”.

Sukhvinder Once Donated All His Personal Savings to the DRF.

Sukhvinder was the Longest-Serving Youth President

Sukhvinder was the only “Moustached” CM.

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Career of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Political Career

Chief Minister

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master of Arts (MA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Chief Minister

parent

spouse

child

Financial Overview

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Master of Arts (MA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Leadership and Governance Award

Diamond States Award

Listed 100 Most Powerful Personalities in India 2025.

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was Known as the “Alto Man”.

Sukhvinder Once Donated All His Personal Savings to the DRF.

Sukhvinder was the Longest-Serving Youth President

Sukhvinder was the only “Moustached” CM.