MAHARAJ, SHRI SATPAL
A.I.I.C.(T) - GARWHAL (UTTAR PRADESH)


Father's Name:Late Shri Hansji Maharaj

Date of Birth:21 September 1951

Place of Birth:Kankhal in Distt. Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh)

Marital Status:Married on 8 February 1981

Spouse's Name:Smt. Amrita Rawat

Children:Two sons

Educational Qualifications :
Senior Cambridge
Educated at St. George's College, Mussoorie 
(Uttar Pradesh)

Profession :
Agriculturist, Political and Social Worker

Permanent Address :
13, Municipal Road, Dehradun (Uttar Pradesh) 
Tel. (0135) 654514,
Fax 652364

Positions held :

March 1991-Sept. 1994Member, Executive Committee, P.C.C.(I),
Uttar Pradesh
March 1992-Oct. 1994Member, A.I.C.C.(I)
Feb. 1994-Feb. 1995Convener, Mahatma Gandhi 125th 
Anniversary Celebration Committee, Uttar Pradesh
Oct. 1995-Dec. 1996Vice-President, Indira Congress Committee (Tiwari), 
Uttar Pradesh
Jan. 1996-Dec. 1996President, Indira Congress (Tiwari), Uttarakhand
1996Elected to Lok Sabha (Eleventh)
July 1996-June 97Union Minister of State, Railways
June 1997 onwardsUnion Minister of State, Finance

Books published :
(i) "Manav Dharma"; (ii) "Adhyatma Aur Vigyan";
(iii) "Bharat Sone ka Desh Bane"; (iv) "Science and Spirituality"; 
(v) "Dharma for Man"; and (vi) "The Secret Knowledge"

Literary, Artistic and Scientific Accomplishments :
Encouraging writers, poets, historians and others who 
are active in the field of fine arts for the advancement 
of the culture and folk arts of Uttarakhand

Social and Cultural Activities :
Notable contribution in protecting and preserving the ancient 
cultural heritage and in providing assistance to students, 
sportspersons and women; relief to the victims of 
natural calamities-floods, earthquakes, droughts and hailstorms 
in various parts of the country; propagated national unity, 
integrity and religious harmony by organising conferences in 
various parts of the country

Special Interests :
Extending the latest computer technology, desk top printing and 
latest scientific advancements to the masses and eradication of 
superstitions, untouchability and other social evils

Favourite Pastime and Recreation :
Travelling, swimming and reading

Sports and Clubs :
Badminton

Countries Visited :
Widely travelled

Election result of :

Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency
Total Electorate4,76,961
Total Votes polled4,23,910
Votes polled in favour of the
first four leading candidates :
(1) Shri Satpal Maharaj [A.I.I.C.(T)] 1,63,528
(2) Shri Bhuwan Chandra Khanduri (B.J.P.)      1,48,508
(3) Shri Kunwar Singh Negi (I.N.C.)47,870