Shri P.P. Chaudhary is a prominent Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representing the Pali constituency in Rajasthan. Born on July 12, 1953, he has had a distinguished career both in politics and law. He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha in May 2014 and has served in various capacities, including as the Union Minister of State for Law and Justice and Electronics and Information Technology.
Education and Legal Career
Shri Chaudhary is a graduate of Jai Narayan Vyas University in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Before entering politics, he built a successful career as a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, handling around 11,000 cases mainly focused on constitutional matters, land acquisition, farmers’ grievances, and public interest litigation.
Political Career
His political career has seen him take on several important roles:
- Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Offices of Profit.
- Member of various committees, including those on Public Grievances, Law and Justice, and Subordinate Legislation
- He actively represented India in international forums, including the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and the International Parliamentary Conference on Human Rights in the UK
Contributions and Achievements
Shri Chaudhary has made significant contributions in his constituency and beyond:
- He has worked extensively on improving educational opportunities, particularly for girls, by developing hostel facilities in urban areas for students from rural backgrounds
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, he provided insurance coverage to over 131,000 women in Pali.
- He has been recognized with the Sansad Ratna Award for his exemplary legislative performance
Social Interests
Aside from his political and legal commitments, he is known for his involvement in social service activities, promoting organic farming, and supporting rural development programs. He is also associated with various clubs and organizations, reflecting his interests in sports and community service