Balwant Singh Mankotia | |
|---|---|
| President of Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party | |
| In office 2010–2021 | |
| Member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2014 | |
| Preceded by | Shiv Charan Gupta |
| Succeeded by | Pawan Kumar Gupta |
| Constituency | Udhampur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (2022–Present) |
| Other political affiliations | Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (1989–2021) |
| Relations | Bhim Singh (uncle) Jay Mala (aunt-in-law) Harsh Dev Singh (cousin) Ankit Love (cousin) Dogra dynasty |
| Parent(s) | Sh.Mast Ram Mankotia and Surju Devi |
| Education | University of Jammu |
Balwant Singh Mankotia is an Indian politician and the former President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party.[1][2] He has been twice elected member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, holding office for 12 years. He is a leading campaigner for secular values against the terrorist insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir.[3] On 29 September 2022, he joined Bhartiya Janata Party.[4]
When asked whether he will be the AAP president in Jammu and Kashmir, he said, "The AAP leadership has assured me to give a leading role and major responsibility in J&K. The party will dissolve existing committees and will form new ones."