Anurag Singh Thakur hails from a distinguished political family in Himachal Pradesh, with deep roots in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Here's an overview of his family:

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Immediate Family

👴 Grandparents

  • Paternal Grandfather: Capt. Mahant Ram

    • Father of Prem Kumar Dhumal.

  • Paternal Grandmother: Phulmu Devi

    • Mother of Prem Kumar Dhumal.

🧔 Father: Prem Kumar Dhumal

  • Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, serving two terms (1998–2003 and 2007–2012).

  • A senior BJP leader who has significantly influenced the state's political landscape. Wikipedia

👩 Mother: Sheela Devi

  • Married to Prem Kumar Dhumal on 23 May 1972.

👦 Brother: Arun Singh Dhumal

  • Businessman and cricket administrator.

  • Served as the Treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Anurag Thakur's Immediate Family

👨‍💼 Anurag Singh Thakur

  • Born: 24 October 1974 in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh.

  • Political Career:

    • Five-time Member of Parliament from Hamirpur constituency.

    • Served as Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports.

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts from Doaba College, Jalandhar.

  • Military Service: Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army in 2016; promoted to Captain in 2021. 

💍 Spouse: Shefali Thakur

  • Daughter of Gulab Singh Thakur, a senior BJP leader and former Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

  • Married Anurag Thakur on 27 November 2002.

👶 Children

  • Jaiaditya Thakur (Son)

  • Udayveer Thakur (Son) 

🏛️ Extended Political Connections

🧓 Father-in-law: Gulab Singh Thakur

  • Veteran BJP politician from Himachal Pradesh.

  • Held positions such as Speaker and Deputy Chief Minister of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Anurag Thakur's family has played a significant role in shaping the political and social landscape of Himachal Pradesh, with multiple members holding influential positions in both state and national politics.

🧑‍🎓 Early Life & Education

  • Born: 24 October 1974, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

  • Family: Son of Prem Kumar Dhumal, former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, and Sheela Devi

  • Education: Bachelor of Arts from Doaba College, Jalandhar, affiliated with Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, in 1994 

🏏 Cricket & Sports Involvement

  • Began playing cricket at age 12; captained Punjab U-19 and North Zone U-19 teams

  • At 25, became the youngest president of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA)

  • Served as President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

  • Played a Ranji Trophy match for Himachal Pradesh in the 2000/2001 season 

🏛️ Political Career

  • Elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in May 2008 from Hamirpur constituency, succeeding his father

  • Re-elected to the 15th (2009), 16th (2014), 17th (2019), and 18th (2024) Lok Sabha

  • Appointed National President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in 2010

  • Served as Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs in May 2019

  • Elevated to Cabinet Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports in July 2021 

🏅 Awards & Recognition

  • First BJP MP to receive the Sansad Ratna Award in 2019 for his parliamentary performance

  • Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army in 2016; promoted to Captain in 2021 

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal Life

  • Spouse: Shefali Thakur, daughter of Gulab Singh Thakur, former Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

  • Children: Two sons 

📰 Recent Developments

In May 2025, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, Anurag Thakur called for the immediate deportation of all Pakistani nationals from Himachal Pradesh, citing national security concerns. He led protests in Hamirpur and criticized the state government's inaction on the issue.

 

 

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