Avinash Chander

Avinash Chander is an Indian politician and belongs to Bharatiya janata party (BJP). He was the member of Punjab Legislative Assembly and represented Kartarpur (2007-2012) and Phillaur ( 2012-2017) from Shiromani Akali Dal. He was also the chief parliamentary secretary for Higher Education & Languages department. In 2022, he joined BJP and now he is the member of core committee Punjab.

Avinash Chander
MLA, Punjab
In office 2007 - 2012
Preceded by	Chaudhry Jagjit Singh
Succeeded by	Avinash chander
Constituency	Kartarpur
In office 2012 - 2017
Preceded by	Santokh singh chaudhary
Succeeded by	Avinash chander
Constituency	Phillaur
Personal details
Born	12th JUNE,1964 Jalandhar
Political party	BHARATIYA JANATA PARTY (BJP)
Residence(s)	Boota Mandi, Jalandhar. 2nd address- Chotti baradari

Family

His father's name is Mool Raj. His grandfather's name is Seth Kishan Dass.^[1]

Political career

Avinash Chander was first elected to Punjab Legislative Assembly from Kartarpur in 2007 by defeating Chaudhary Jagjit singh.^[2] In 2012, he successfully contested from the new constituency Phillaur and defeated Santokh singh chaudhary.^[3] In 2022, he joined BJP and now he is the member of the core committee Punjab.