Rupinder Singh Kooner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 8 January 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gurmeet Singh Kooner |
| Constituency | Karanpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 January 1981 25 BB, Padampur, Sri Ganganagar district, Rajasthan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | kushaldeep Kaur |
| Parent(s) | Gurmeet Singh Kooner (father) Balbindra Kaur (mother) |
| Occupation | MLA |
| Profession | Business & agriculture |
Rupinder Singh Kooner (born 6 January 1981) is an Indian politician currently serving as the 16th Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. He represents Karanpur and is a member of the Indian National Congress.[1]
The election for Karanpur seat was postponed due to the death of the Congress candidate and the then MLA Gurmeet Singh Koonar. The Congress has fielded Koonar's son, Rupinder Singh from the Karanpur seat in by-election which held on January 5, 2024. The counting was held on January 8 and the Congress candidate Rupinder Singh Koonar defeated Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Surendra Pal Singh, then was a minister with over a margin of 11,283 votes.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Congress's Rupinder Kooner wins Karanpur Assembly poll in Rajasthan defeating BJP minister Surenderpal Singh". The Indian Express. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ↑ The Indian Express (8 January 2024). "Days after his induction, BJP minister loses election in Rajasthan". Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
- ↑ Mint (8 January 2024). "Karanpur Bypoll: Congress's Rupinder beats Rajasthan minister Surenderpal". Archived from the original on 9 January 2024. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
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