MLA
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil
Minister · Health and Family Welfare · Social Justice and Empowerment · Sainik Welfare · Himachal Pradesh
Solan Constituency · Solan, Himachal Pradesh
INCMember, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- District: Solan
- Position: MLA
- Party: INC
- Gender: Male
- Age: 85 · DOB 20 Oct 1940
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About
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Solan (SC-reserved) in Himachal Pradesh, from the Indian National Congress (INC). He won the seat in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election with 30,089 votes. He currently serves as a Minister holding Health and Family Welfare, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sainik Welfare in the Himachal Pradesh government. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil?
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil represents the Solan Assembly constituency, which is reserved for Scheduled Castes (ECI), in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly as a member of the Indian National Congress (INC). He was elected in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election (results declared ).
Ministerial role
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil is currently Minister – Health and Family Welfare, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sainik Welfare in the Government of Himachal Pradesh, according to the official council of ministers list (Council of Ministers, Himachal Pradesh state portal (last updated 11 Sep 2026)). Portfolios can change; the official list is the authoritative source.
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2022 election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 4,12,97,517 (about Rs 4.1 crore)
- Total liabilities: Rs 49,44,428 (about Rs 49.4 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 1
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- District
- Solan
- Position
- MLA
- Party
- INC
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 85 · DOB 20 Oct 1940
- Category
- SC
- Profession
- Retd.Army Personnel & Present MLA
- Education
- Doctorate
- Membership
- Sitting
2022
Election result
- Votes
- 30,089
- Vote share
- 52.10%
- Margin
- 3,858
- Runner-up
- Rajesh Kashyap (BJP), 26,231 votes (2022)
- Assets declared
- Rs 4,12,97,517 (as declared in 2022 affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 49,44,428 (as declared in 2022 affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 1 (as declared in 2022 affidavit)
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Common questions
Who is the MLA of Solan?
Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil is the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Solan (SC-reserved) in Himachal Pradesh, from the Indian National Congress (INC). He won the seat in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election with 30,089 votes. He currently serves as a Minister holding Health and Family Welfare, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sainik Welfare in the Himachal Pradesh government.
Which party does Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil belong to?
He belongs to the Indian National Congress (INC).
Is Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil a minister?
Yes. Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil is Minister – Health and Family Welfare, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sainik Welfare in the Government of Himachal Pradesh, as per the official council of ministers list.
How many votes did Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil get in 2022?
He received 30,089 votes (52.1% of valid votes) and won by 3,858 votes over Rajesh Kashyap (BJP), per ECI.
Is Solan a reserved constituency?
Yes. Solan is reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), per the Election Commission of India.
What is Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil's educational qualification?
Doctorate – Ph.D (Political Sci.) From HPU Shimla 1996 ,M.Phil., M.A. from HPU Shimla, as declared in the 2022 affidavit.
What assets has Dr.Col. Dhani Ram Shandil declared?
In his 2022 election affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 4,12,97,517 (about Rs 4.1 crore) and liabilities of Rs 49,44,428 (about Rs 49.4 lakh).
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Timeline
Political career
Elected MLA from Solan (SC), Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly general election – INC, 30,089 votes (52.1%), margin 3,858 over Rajesh Kashyap (BJP) ECI
Current (as of Oct 2026): Minister – Health and Family Welfare, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sainik Welfare
Sources & last updated
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