Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is an MLA from the Nadaun Assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh. He was first elected to the state legislature in 2003, and again in 2007. He served as Chief Whip of the Congress Legislature Party between 2007-2012. At present, he is serving his third term in the Vidhan Sabha and nominated as a member of the Public Undertakings, Privileges and Business Advisory Committee. Sukhu was born on March 27, 1964 and pursued an MA and LLB in education. During his student years, he remained closely linked with the National Student Union of India, Congress’ youth wing, and served as state president between 1989-1995, general secretary of the Youth Congress between 1995-1998, and president of the state Youth Congress between 1998-2008. He also delivered his duties as general secretary of the Pradesh Congress Committee between 2008 and 2012 and as Pradesh Congress Committee President from 2013 onwards.