Nand Lal, a four-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Rampur constituency in Himachal Pradesh and a former member of the Special Protection Group (SPG), died on Wednesday morning at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities in Chamiyana following a prolonged illness. He was 72 years old.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Lal, a prominent Congress leader, had also served as the chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Finance Commission. His career spanned public service, including significant roles in the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the SPG, where he was entrusted with the security of high-profile individuals.
Born on April 16, 1954, in Deothi village of Rampur Bushahr, Nand Lal pursued higher education, completing his postgraduation in political science from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, before embarking on a career in law enforcement. He commanded an ITBP battalion in Jammu and Kashmir and later joined the SPG, serving with the elite security force from 1985 to 1997.
During his tenure in the ITBP and SPG, Nand Lal’s service was recognised with commendations. He received letters of appreciation from former Prime Ministers Rajiv Gandhi and Chandra Shekhar. His distinguished service was further acknowledged with the President’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2001 and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service for his contributions to combating militancy.
Following his voluntary retirement from service in 2007, Nand Lal transitioned into electoral politics. He represented the Rampur Assembly constituency for the Congress party, securing victory in four consecutive elections held in 2007, 2012, 2017, and 2022. His political career was marked by his commitment to his constituency and the Congress party.
Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Kavinder Gupta, expressed his condolences, stating that Nand Lal had made substantial contributions to public life and the development of his constituency. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also mourned the demise, highlighting Nand Lal’s deep dedication to the party and his unwavering adherence to his principles. The State Congress president, Mr. Vinay Kumar, remarked that the party had lost a dedicated and loyal member.
Tributes poured in from various political figures. A number of Congress leaders, including Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh, Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani, and former state Congress president Pratibha Singh, visited the party headquarters to pay their respects and offer sympathies to the bereaved family. Officials from the ITBP also attended the Congress headquarters to honour their former colleague.
Nand Lal is survived by his wife, a son, his daughter-in-law, and a grandchild.
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