Brij Behari Lal Butail

Brij Behari Lal Butail
12th Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly
Assumed office
9 January 2013
Preceded by Tulsi Ram
Political Adviser to Chief Minister
In office
January 2005  December 2007
Revenue Minister
In office
6 March 2003  5 July 2005
Succeeded by Sat Mahajan
Chief Parliamentary Secretary
In office
10 October 1995  March 1998
Member of Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2012 -
Preceded by Parveen Sharma
Constituency Palampur
In office
1993–2008
Preceded by Dr. Shiv Kumar
Succeeded by Parveen Sharma
Constituency Palampur
In office
1985–1990
Preceded by Ch. Sharavan Kumar
Succeeded by Dr. Shiv Kumar
Constituency Palampur
Personal details
Born (1941-07-25) 25 July 1941
Palampur, Punjab Province, British India
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Beena Butail
Relations Lala Kanhiya Lal Butail (Greatfather)
Kunj Behari Lal Butail (Brother)
Children 3 daughters & 1 son
Residence Bundla Tea Estate, Palampur
Official residence Annadale View, Shimla
Alma mater University of Delhi (L.L.B.) & D.A.V. College, Jalandhar (B.A.)
Profession Politician, Tea Planter and Horticulturist

Brij Behari Lal Butail (or BBL Butail) (Hindi: बृज बेहारी लाल बुटेल) is an Indian Politician from Palampur. He is the current MLA of Palampur and the 12th Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He was also known to be the Richest Legislature of Himachal Pradesh.[1]

Early life and education

He was born on 25 July, 1941 to Lala Bansi Lal Butail and Smt. Satyavati Butail in Bundla, Palampur. Butials have contributed to the politics of Palampur since the Independence. His father and grand father, Lala Kanhiya Lal Butail were freedom fighters. His grand father was also the first representative of Palampur after India's independence. After him, his elder brother Kunj Behari Lal Butail became the MLA.

He did his schooling in Palampur and later earned the degree of B.A. and L.L.B. from University of Delhi.

Butails have had cordial relations with the central leaders of the INC like Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi and current representatives like Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.[2]

Politics and career

He was elected to State Legislative Assembly for the first time in 1985 and again in 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2012. After his victory in 2012 elections, he was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the H.P. Vidhan Sabha.[3] He has held the post of Chief Parliamentary Secretary and had independent charge for Food & Civil supplies Department.[4] He was attached to the Chief Minister for Public Relations, Public Works and Housing Departments. He was also the Revenue Minister and Political Advisor to the Chief Minister.[5]

Personal life

He got married to Smt. Beena Butail in 1966. They have one son and three daughters. He had helped the Co-operative Tea Industry to attain viability and is the Chairman, Kangra Co-operative Tea Factory, Palampur. He also serves as the President of KLBDAV College and Vice President, DAV Public School, Palampur.

References

  1. "Himachal polls: Brij Bihari Lal Butail is the richest candidate with Rs 150 crore assets - Times of India".
  2. "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Himachal Pradesh".
  3. "Brij Bihari Lal Butail Elected As the Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly". Jagranjosh.com. Retrieved 2013-09-24.
  4. "Hon'ble Speaker, Himachal Pradesh". Hpvidhansabha.nic.in. Archived from the original on 26 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
  5. "About Brij Bihari Lal Butail,Speaker 12 Vidhan Sabha Himachal pradesh". Himsatta. 2012-08-06. Retrieved 2013-09-24.

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