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👁 Anurag Thakur
Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 24 October 1974
  • Age 50
  • Birth Place Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh India
  • Profession Cricketer, Military Officer, Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party
  • In Office Union Minister For Information And Broadcasting 7 July 2021 - 10 June 2024, Union Minister For Youth Affairs And Sports 7 July 2021 - 10 June 2024, Union Minister Of State For Finance & Corporate Affairs 31 May 2019 - 7 July 2021, 33rd President Of The Board Of Control For Cricket In India 22 May 2016 - 2 January 2017, President Of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha 2011-2016
  • Residence 22, Akbar Road, New Delhi

Anurag Thakur BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 01 Feb 2025
In the Lok Sabha elections 2024, Anurag Thakur defeated Congress candidate Satpal Raizada with a margin of 1.82 lakh votes in Hamirpur. Thakur, who won for the fifth consecutive time from the Hamirpur Lok Sabha constituency, was dropped from Modi cabinet in Modi 3.0. He previously held the dual c...harge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Thakur's political journey began in the early 2000s. He has served as a Member of Parliament in the – 14th, 15th, 16th and the 17th Lok Sabha, wherein he won by a record margin from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh showcasing his popularity and ability to connect with voters. Thakur's rise within the BJP has been notable. He has held several important positions within the party, including the role of President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), the youth wing of the BJP. Moreover, Thakur has also served as the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs in the Modi cabinet. Anurag Thakur has also not been away from controversies as he was accused of making provocative remarks at an election rally where he allegedly raised slogans inciting violence against protesters during the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections. Thakur was seen leading a crowd in chanting "Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro sa***n ko" (Shoot the traitors of the country). His comments were widely criticized for promoting violence and being against the democratic values of peaceful dissent. Anurag had done his early education at Jalandhar in Punjab and had an active career in cricket, which was the reason he was elected for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) chief. At 25, he was the youngest president of HPCA. He shot into fame after the Congress government enacted a legislation in 2003-04 to remove him from the post of HPCA president. He contested the decision and moved the Supreme Court, eventually winning the case. He will once again be representing Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from his stronghold Hamirpur seat.

Anurag Thakur PERSONAL LIFE

Father Prem Kumar Dhumal
Spouse Shefali Thakur ​(2002), ​
Education Doaba College (B.A.)

POSITIONS HELD BY Anurag Thakur

Position Tenure
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha N/A
Member of the 17th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Information and Broadcasting 7 July 2021 - Present
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports 7 July 2021 - Present

ANURAG THAKUR NEWS

Hooliganism in Bengal similar to Bihar under RJD: Samrat Choudhary at Parivartan Yatra

March 09, 2026 7:30 pm

Flagging off BJP’s Parivartan Yatra from Mal Assembly constituency in North Bengal, Choudhary said, “India was once called sone ki chidiya (golden bird) and Kolkata was its capital. For 33 years, the Left government looted Bengal and now it’s Mamata didi."

Ahead of 2027 elections In BJP’s political debut at Maghi mela, Saini pitches ‘Haryana model’ for Punjab

January 15, 2026 10:11 am

Addressing the gathering largely in Punjabi with occasional Hindi phrases, Saini sought to strike an emotional chord, emphasising historical, cultural and familial ties between the two states.

Om Birla does not rule out 'exemplary punishment' on use of e-cigarette in Lok Sabha

January 12, 2026 5:19 pm

Birla said the matter was under investigation and would be later referred to an appropriate committee of the House for further action.

‘BJP believes in astrology, not astronomy’: SP chief takes jibe at Anurag Thakur

August 26, 2025 5:26 am

Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak demanded an apology from him, claiming that the SP chief “disrespected both Hanuman ji and astrology”

‘Hanuman ji first to go to space’: Anurag Thakur to schoolkids

August 25, 2025 10:39 am

Addressing students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Pekhubela in Una on the occasion of National Space Day on Saturday, the five-time Hamirpur MP also asked students to look beyond textbooks to connect with India’s traditions.

Anurag Thakur ‘proved’ fake voter list charge, says Congress; BJP hits back

August 15, 2025 6:13 am

Anurag Thakur on Wednesday claimed there were 2.69 lakh “doubtful voters” in Rae Bareli, a seat held by Rahul Gandhi.

Pakistan would be ‘wiped out’ of world polity if it continued anti-India ops: Anurag Thakur in Himachal

May 06, 2025 9:42 am

He alo attacked the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh saying it was not at all serious about finding and sending back the Pakistani citizens living in Himachal.

Congress CMs funnel money into National Herald via govt ads: Anurag Thakur

April 18, 2025 11:53 pm

“CMs of Congress-ruled states are issuing ads to National Herald... on what basis? In my own state of Himachal Pradesh, leading daily newspapers receive mere pennies, but National Herald receives silver coins,” he said.

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Iran mission uses donations to buy 40 tonnes of medicine, unable to send them home
India9 min ago

A 40-tonne shipment of medicines bought by the Iranian embassy in India is stranded in New Delhi due to a damaged aircraft. The embassy is seeking alternative ways to deliver the urgently needed medicines, as pharmaceutical companies in Iran are under attack.

ANURAG THAKUR PHOTOS

MPs ride down from Red Fort to Vijay Chowk at Tiranga bike rally

August 03, 2022 1:59 pm

The Tiranga bike rally for MPs across parties was organised by the Culture Ministry from the Red Fort to Vijay Chowk in Delhi for the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

ANURAG THAKUR VIDEOS

Sports should be free from political prejudice: BCCI secretary

March 01, 2016 8:38 am

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Speaking on the Himachal Government’s demand for a change in venue of the match between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said sports should be free from every political prejudice. Thakur said the venues of the T20 World Cup matches were decided one year in advance, adding that there is no point of raising an objection now. He emphasised that showing the disability to organise the match between the two nations will definitely tarnish the image of India.

Anurag Thakur calls for resumption of cricket ties with Pakistan

December 04, 2015 11:07 am

Stressing that it was important to sit across the table and talk to Pakistan, BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur said that cricket could pave the way for other issues, such as terrorism and trade, to be discussed.

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