Yadvinder Goma
Cabinet Minister, Government of Himachal Pradesh[1]
Assumed office
8 January 2023
GovernorRajendra Arlekar
Shiv Pratap Shukla
CabinetSukhu ministry
Chief MinisterSukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Ministry and Departments
  • AYUSH
  • Youth Services & Sports
Member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
8 December 2022
Preceded byRavinder Kumar
ConstituencyJaisinghpur
In office
25 December 2012 – 18 December 2017
Preceded byconstituency Established
Succeeded byRavinder Kumar
ConstituencyJaisinghpur
Personal details
Born (1986-02-04) 4 February 1986
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
Parent
  • Milkhi Ram Goma (father)
ResidencePanchrukhi
OccupationPolitician
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Yadvinder Goma (born 4 February 1986, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India) is an Indian politician, Social worker and incumbent Member of Legislative Assembly from Jaisinghpur and cabinet minister in Government of Himachal Pradesh, India.[2][3] In 2022, he won from Ravi Dhiman with a margin of 2,696 votes in Legislative Assembly elections. He has B.Tech. degree in mechanical engineering from Himachal Pradesh University and MBA degree.[4] He got married in 2015.[5] Yadvinder Goma belongs to the Koli caste of Himachal Pradesh.[6]

Early Life and Family

Born on 4th February 1986, in Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, Yadvinder Goma is the son of Smt. Vidya Devi and Shri Milkhi Ram Goma, a former Member of the H.P. Vidhan Sabha. He is a B.Tech graduate in Mechanical Engineering and holds an MBA from IEET Baddi, H.P. Yadvinder Goma is married to Smt. Neelam Goma, and the couple is blessed with one daughter. He is actively involved in engineering, business, and agriculture.

Political Engagement

Yadvinder Goma has been actively involved in politics, serving in various capacities. He held the position of President of Youth Congress in the Jaisinghpur Constituency from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, he served as the General Secretary of the State Rajeev Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan from 2011 to 2014 and as the President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress S.C. Cell from 2019 to 2021.

Legislative Career

Elected to the State Legislative Assembly in 2012, Yadvinder Goma was re-elected in December 2022. He has been nominated as the Chairman of the Subordinate Legislation Committee and serves as a Member of the Welfare & Rules Committees.

Post Held

  • 2010-2015: President of Indian Youth Congress Himachal unit
  • 2011-2014: General Secretary of Rajeev Gandhi Panchayati Raj Sangathan
  • 2012-2017: Member of the Legislative Assembly for Jaisinghpur Assembly constituency
  • 2019-2021: President of Himachal Pradesh Congress Schedule Caste Cell
  • 2022-Ongoing: 2nd term MLA for Jaisinghpur
  • 2023-Ongoing: Cabinet Minister in the Government of Himachal Pradesh

Special Interests

Yadvinder Goma has a special interest in interacting with the masses and providing help to the needy, showcasing a commitment to community welfare.

Favorite Pastime

His favorite pastimes include reading, listening to music, and visiting historical places.

Languages Known

Fluent in Hindi, English, and Punjabi, Yadvinder Goma possesses strong linguistic skills for effective communication.

Electoral performance

2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaisinghpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 28,058 50.43% Increase13.79
BJP Ravinder Kumar 25,362 45.58% Decrease12.10
Rashtriya Devbhumi Party Sushil Kumar 943 1.69% New
AAP Santosh Kumar 697 1.25% New
NOTA Nota 298 0.54% New
Independent Surender Singh 155 0.28% New
Independent Dr. Kehar Singh 124 0.22% New
Margin of victory 2,696 4.85% Decrease16.20
Turnout 55,637 65.32% Decrease0.37
Registered electors 85,180 Increase9.94
INC gain from BJP Swing Decrease7.25
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaisinghpur[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
BJP Ravinder Kumar 29,357 57.68% Increase30.17
INC Yadvinder Goma 18,647 36.64% Decrease12.30
BSP Kehar Singh 1,082 2.13% Increase0.34
All India Manavadhikar Rajnaitik Dal Murlidhar 440 0.86% New
Independent Mohinder Kumar 387 0.76% New
Margin of victory 10,710 21.04% Decrease0.38
Turnout 50,896 65.69% Increase4.43
Registered electors 77,477 Increase4.47
BJP gain from INC Swing Increase8.75
2012 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election : Jaisinghpur
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
INC Yadvinder Goma 22,233 48.93% New
BJP Atma Ram 12,498 27.51% New
Independent Ravinder Kumar 8,006 17.62% New
BSP Jago Ram 810 1.78% New
Independent Girdhari Singh "Dhari" 609 1.34% New
HLC Bachan Singh 456 1.00% New
Independent Dinesh Kumar 255 0.56% New
SP Jitender Kumar 252 0.55% New
Margin of victory 9,735 21.43%
Turnout 45,436 61.26%
Registered electors 74,165
INC win (new seat)

References

  1. ↑ "Council of Ministers - Government of Himachal Pradesh, India". himachal.nic.in. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. ↑ शिमला, अंकुश डोभाल (12 December 2023). "हिमाचल प्रदेश: कौन हैं सुक्खू कैबिनेट के नए सदस्य यादविंदर गोमा? पहली बार बने मंत्री". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ↑ PTI. "Himachal cabinet expanded; Rajesh Dharmani and Yadvinder Goma inducted in Sukhu govt". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Himachal Elections 2012: Educational Qualification of newly elected MLAs | Hill Post". Hillpost.in. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Details | eVidhan- Himachal Pradesh". Hpvidhansabha.nic.in. 4 February 1986. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "Sirmour News: बिरादरी के विधायकों को कैबिनेट में जगह मिलने पर कोली समाज गदगद". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  7. ↑ Election Commission of India. "Himachal Pradesh General Legislative Election 2017". Retrieved 8 July 2021.


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