Vincent H Pala | |
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![]() Pala in 2012 | |
President, Meghalya Pradesh Congress Committee | |
Assumed office 25 August 2021 | |
Preceded by | Celestine Lyngdoh |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 16 May 2009 – 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Paty Ripple Kyndiah |
Succeeded by | Ricky AJ Syngkon |
Constituency | Shillong |
Minister of State, Minister of Water Resources (India) | |
In office 28 May 2009 – 27 Oct. 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Manmohan Singh |
Personal details | |
Born | Lamyrsiang, Meghalaya, India | 14 February 1968
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Dimorine Tariang |
Residence(s) | Shillong, Meghalaya |
Alma mater | Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College |
Vincent H Pala (born 14 February 1968) is an Indian politician belonging to Indian National Congress. He is serving as the incumbent MP from Shillong constituency in the 17th Lok Sabha.[1]
Early life and personal life
Vincent H Pala was born to John Dkhar and Hermelinda Pala on 14 February 1968, in Lamyrsiang village in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya.[2] He graduated in civil engineering from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College and later he worked as assistant chief engineer in the Public Works Department of the Government of Meghalaya.[3][4]
He married Dimorine Tariang and has four daughters: Dr. Wanmancy, Daphihi, Fiola, and Azaria. He resides at Edamanry Cottage, Dhankheti, Shillong.[5]
Political career
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Pala was a member of Shillong in the 2009 election.[6][7] He held this seat in the 2014 elections and became a member of the 16th Lok Sabha. Pala had been elected to the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 representing Shillong.[3] This was the first time he stood as a candidate for the Lok Sabha election. Initially he worked as Union Minister of States, Water Resources and later was selected as the Union Minister of State, Minority Affairs.[8] He was re-elected in the 2014 election and was a member of the 16th Lok Sabha representing Shillong. He was again re-elected in the 2019 election from Shillong in the 17th Lok Sabha.
Positions held
Pala has also served in the following positions:
- President, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee
- Chief Coordinator, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee
- Asst. Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, 2000–2008, Government of Meghalaya
- Treasurer, Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee[8]
References
- ^ "Election Commission of India".
- ^ "Vincent H Pala | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Detailed Profile: Shri Vincent H Pala".
- ^ "Meet Congress MP from Shillong Vincent H Pala". bigwire.in. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ "Fifteenth Lok Sabha Member's Bioprofile". Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ^ Election Commission of India-General Elections 2009 Results
- ^ Detailed Profile: Shri Vincent H Pala
- ^ a b Track Parliament: MP Profile
External links
- Fifteenth Lok Sabha Members Bioprofile in Lok Sahba website