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Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (Amendment of Article 80, etc.) (Introduced)
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
LIFE & PUBLIC RECORD · Lok Sabha MP
Manish Tewari
Manish Tewari is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chandigarh.
Party in the cited recordIndian National Congress
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- 19658 December 1965
early life Born
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Read the source ↗ - 19811981-82
public service College Unit President, National Students` Union of India (NSUI), DAV College, Chandigarh
Position and period retained from the source; an open-ended period does not independently establish a current appointment.
Read the source ↗ - 19821982-83
public service General Secretary, NSUI, Chandigarh
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Read the source ↗ - 19831983-84
public service Vice President and Officiating President, DAV College, Chandigarh General Secretary, NSUI, Punjab
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Read the source ↗ - 1984Oct. 1984
public service Joint Secretary, National Committee, NSUI
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Read the source ↗ - 1985May 1985
public service General Secretary, National Committee, NSUI
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Read the source ↗ - 19881988-93
public service National President, NSUI
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Read the source ↗ - 19911991
public service Member, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
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Read the source ↗ - 19921992-93
public service President, International Union of Students
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Read the source ↗ - 19971997-98
public service Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
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Read the source ↗ - 19981998-2000
public service National President, Indian Youth Congress (IYC)
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Read the source ↗ - 2004Jul. 2004
public service Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
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Read the source ↗ - 2008Feb. 2008
public service National Spokesperson, All India Congress Committee
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Read the source ↗ - 2009May 2009
elections Elected to 15th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 20096 Aug. 2009
public service Member, Committee on Estimates
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Read the source ↗ - 200931 Aug. 2009
public service Member, Standing -Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
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Read the source ↗ - 2009Sep. 2009
public service Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
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Read the source ↗ - 2009Nov. 2009
public service Member, Committee on Regional Direct Taxes Advisory, Ministry of Finance
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Read the source ↗ - 201228 Oct. 2012
public service Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Information and Broadcasting
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Read the source ↗ - 2019May 2019
elections Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)May 2019
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Read the source ↗ - 201913 Sept. 2019 onwards
public service Member, Standing Committee on Finance
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Read the source ↗ - 202011 Feb. 2020
public service Member, Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
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Read the source ↗ - 202221 Dec. 2022 onwards
public service Member, Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill
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Read the source ↗ - 2024June 2024
elections Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
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Read the source ↗ - 202426-Sep-2024 onwards
public service Member, Committee on Finance
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Read the source ↗ - 202420-Dec-2024 -
public service Member, The Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty– Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
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Read the source ↗ - 202625 Feb 2026 onwards
public service President, India-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group
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Read the source ↗ - 202603 Mar 2026 onwards
public service Member, Committee on Privileges
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Read the source ↗ - 20262026-10-15
public work Latest dated reference in this collection
Publisher reference: Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari seeks resolution of long-pending housing issues This marks the latest dated record available here, not necessarily the latest activity in public life.
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public service Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
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public service Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Law and Justice
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Early life & upbringing
The cited biography records Manish Tewari’s date of birth as 8 December 1965. The birthplace is recorded as Chandigarh.
Education & professional life
The educational qualifications recorded in the cited source are: B.A. (Economics), LL.B. Punjab University, Chandigarh and CLC, University of Delhi, Delhi. The professional background is listed as Advocate.
Public life: the documented service history
The earliest dated entry in the cited service history is 1981-82: College Unit President, National Students` Union of India (NSUI), DAV College, Chandigarh. A later recorded entry is 25 Feb 2026 onwards: President, India-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group. This identifies the earliest entry available in that source, rather than establishing the start of the entire political career. Historical and open-ended positions retain their source periods.
The person behind the office
- Education details in PRS
- LLB, Campus Law Centre, Delhi University, 1992; BA (Hons), Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharam College, Sector 32, Chandigarh, Panjab University, 1985 Source ↗
- Education in the official biography
- B.A. (Economics), LL.B. Punjab University, Chandigarh and CLC, University of Delhi, Delhi Source ↗
Personal background in the official biography
Interests, publications & public work
- Books & publications
- i). Decoding a Decade, ii). Tidings of Troubled Times, iii). Fables of Fractured Times iv) Ten Flash Points 20 Years National Security Situations that impacted India Source ↗
- Literary, artistic & scientific work
- Contributed numerous articles on current and topical issues such as energy security, national and international security, nuclear disarmament, terrorism etc. to periodicals and addressed national and international seminars and conferences on the above issues Source ↗
- Social & cultural work as reported
- Pro bono legal assistance to the poor, watching historical and period movies, reflection and pondering. Source ↗
- Hobbies & recreation
- An avid reader of world history, military history, international affairs, strategic studies and comics Source ↗
- Sports & clubs
- Swimming and running; and captained the Chandigarh and Punjab University teams to various National and Inter Varsity Swimming and Water Polo Championships Source ↗
- Travel reported in biography
- Austria,Bhutan,Brazil, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Lands, Egypt, DPR Korea, France,Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Namibia,Nepal, Russia, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, UAE, United Kingdom and USA Source ↗
Terms, responsibilities & positions
Positions held & committee service
- 03 Mar 2026 onwards
Member, Committee on Privileges
Source ↗ - 25 Feb 2026 onwards
President, India-Australia Parliamentary Friendship Group
Source ↗ - 20-Dec-2024 -
Member, The Joint Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty– Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
Source ↗ - 26-Sep-2024 onwards
Member, Committee on Finance
Source ↗ - June 2024
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - 21 Dec. 2022 onwards
Member, Joint Committee on the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill
Source ↗ - 11 Feb. 2020
Member, Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019
Source ↗ - Period not supplied
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
Source ↗ - 13 Sept. 2019 onwards
Member, Standing Committee on Finance
Source ↗ - May 2019
Re-elected to 17th Lok Sabha (2nd term)May 2019
Source ↗ - 28 Oct. 2012
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Information and Broadcasting
Source ↗ - Period not supplied
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Law and Justice
Source ↗ - Nov. 2009
Member, Committee on Regional Direct Taxes Advisory, Ministry of Finance
Source ↗ - Sep. 2009
Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Defence
Source ↗ - 31 Aug. 2009
Member, Standing -Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice
Source ↗ - 6 Aug. 2009
Member, Committee on Estimates
Source ↗ - May 2009
Elected to 15th Lok Sabha
Source ↗ - Feb. 2008
National Spokesperson, All India Congress Committee
Source ↗ - Jul. 2004
Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
Source ↗ - 1998-2000
National President, Indian Youth Congress (IYC)
Source ↗ - 1997-98
Secretary, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
Source ↗ - 1992-93
President, International Union of Students
Source ↗ - 1991
Member, All India Congress Committee (AICC)
Source ↗ - 1988-93
National President, NSUI
Source ↗ - May 1985
General Secretary, National Committee, NSUI
Source ↗ - Oct. 1984
Joint Secretary, National Committee, NSUI
Source ↗ - 1983-84
Vice President and Officiating President, DAV College, Chandigarh General Secretary, NSUI, Punjab
Source ↗ - 1982-83
General Secretary, NSUI, Chandigarh
Source ↗ - 1981-82
College Unit President, National Students` Union of India (NSUI), DAV College, Chandigarh
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2026
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| Year | Questions | Proceedings |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37 | 19 |
| 2025 | 59 | 27 |
| 2026 | 43 | 16 |
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- Social justice and representation
- Employment and youth opportunities
- Women’s rights and economic participation
- Agriculture and farmers
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-01 to 2026-07-29
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Regarding need to address the issues regarding property ownership rights and land classification system in Chandigarh- laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026; Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Delimitation Bill, 2026
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Regarding need to address the shortage of petroleum products and fertilisers in the country- laid
Written matter raised under Rule 377.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Regarding implementation of Smart City project in Chandigarh
An issue raised during Zero Hour.
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Regarding LPG and Crude Oil crisis due to West Asia conflict
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026-introduced
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18th Lok Sabha; member ID explicitly linked to the indexed proceeding
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18th Lok Sabha · Records dated 2024-07-22 to 2026-08-12
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Appointment of Chairperson and Members of Data Protection Board of India
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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Acts Enacted by Punjab and Haryana
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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SOP for Scientific Identification of threatened Species
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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Functioning and Performances of Commercial Tribunals
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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Chip Design Projects Approved under DLI Scheme
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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Sanctioned Posts for IAS/IPS in Chandigarh
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18th Lok Sabha; member-specific question register
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Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari seeks resolution of long-pending housing issues
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Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari calls for a JPC to review EC work
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Chandigarh reflects country’s vision of progress, modernity: MP Manish Tewari
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MP Manish Tewari seeks booth-wise details of every voter deleted from Chandigarh rolls since 2024
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MP Manish Tewari seeks booth-wise data on every voter deleted from Chandigarh rolls since 2024
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30% of Chandigarh’s electors vanished since 2024, alleges Manish Tewari
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- Delhi / present correspondence address
- B-4/39 Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi NCT of Delhi 110029 Source ↗
- Permanent correspondence address in official biography
- Guram House, 20-B Sector- 4-A Chandigarh Punjab 160004 Source ↗
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When was Manish Tewari born?
The cited biography records 8 December 1965.
Read the supporting source ↗What education is recorded for Manish Tewari?
B.A. (Economics), LL.B. Punjab University, Chandigarh and CLC, University of Delhi, Delhi.
Read the supporting source ↗What is the earliest dated public role listed for Manish Tewari?
1981-82: College Unit President, National Students` Union of India (NSUI), DAV College, Chandigarh. This is the earliest dated entry in the cited record, not necessarily the first public role.
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Manish Tewari is listed in the Lok Sabha record for Chandigarh. Read the linked membership source for the office and its scope.
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Who is Manish Tewari?
Manish Tewari is listed as Lok Sabha MP for Chandigarh.
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