Dhanik Lal Mandal facts for kids

Dhanik Lal Mandal (born March 30, 1932 – died November 13, 2022) was an important Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He served in many key roles during his long career. He was a member of the Lok Sabha, which is like the main parliament of India. He also served as the Governor of Haryana, a state in northern India.

Dhanik Lal Mandal's Life

Dhanik Lal Mandal was born in Belha Village, located in the Madhubani district of Bihar. He went to school at Northbrook District School in Darbhanga. Later, he studied at Mithila College in Darbhanga and then at Allahabad University. He passed away on November 13, 2022, at the age of 90.

Starting in Politics

Mandal began his political journey in the state of Bihar. He became a member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly. This is like the state-level parliament. He served there from 1967 to 1974. During this time, he also became the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 1967 to 1969. The Speaker is like the leader who makes sure meetings run smoothly.

Serving in the National Parliament

Dhanik Lal Mandal was elected to the Lok Sabha two times. He represented the Jhanjharpur area in Bihar. His first election was in 1977, and he was elected again in 1980.

A Minister for India

After being elected to the 6th Lok Sabha in 1977, he became a Minister of State. This means he was a junior minister in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. This ministry deals with important matters inside the country, like law and order. He held this position from 1977 to 1979, working under the government led by Prime Minister Morarji Desai.

Governor of Haryana

One of his most important roles was serving as the Governor of Haryana. He was the Governor from February 7, 1990, to June 13, 1995. A Governor is the head of a state, representing the President of India. They play a key role in the state's administration.

See also

• List of Governors of Haryana