Abhay Singh Chautala
| Abhay Singh Chautala | |
|---|---|
| Leader of Opposition in Haryana Legislative Assembly | |
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Assumed office October 2014 | |
| Member of Haryana Legislative Assembly for Ellenabad | |
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Assumed office December 2009 | |
| 10th President of Indian Olympic Association | |
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In office 5 December 2012 – 9 February 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Vijay Kumar Malhotra (as acting president) |
| Succeeded by | Narayana Ramachandran |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
14 February 1963 Chautala, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Lok Dal |
| Spouse(s) | Kanta Chautala |
| Relations |
Chaudhary Devi Lal (Grandfather) Ajay Singh Chautala (Brother) |
| Children |
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| Mother | Sneh Lata Chautala |
| Father | Om Prakash Chautala |
| Residence | Sirsa (Haryana) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Abhay Singh Chautala is the son of former chief minister Omprakash Chautala and grandson of Chaudhary Devi Lal, former deputy Prime Minister of India.
Career
Chautala began his career by contesting the election for the membership of village Panchayat of Chautala. He contested and won the state assembly elections from Rori Assembly Constituency in 2000. In 2005, he was elected as the President of the Zila Parishad in Sirsa district. In 2009, he won the by-election from Ellanabad state assembly constituency.[1] Abhay Chautala also served as the President of Indian Olympic Association. He was forced to resign in 2014 due to charges of corruption.[2] In the 13th Haryana Assembly, Abhay Chautala was elected as the Leader of Opposition.[3]
Personal life
Abhay Chautala is married to Kanta and has two sons, Karan Singh Chautala and Arjun Singh Chautala.
References
- ↑ "MLA details".
- ↑ "Abhay Singh Chautala elected President of Indian Olympic Body". Hindustan Times. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ↑ "Abhay Chautala becomes leader of opposition". Times of India.