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Thupstan Chhewang

Politician

Thupstan Chhewang is a politically exposed person. They are a person of interest by virtue of their position and the influence they may hold. They have not been found on international sanctions lists.

Type	Person				[sources]
Name	Thupstan Chhewang				[sources]
Birth date	1947-09-01				[sources]
Place of birth	Shey, Distt. Leh, Ladakh (Jammu & Kashmir)				[sources]
Gender	male				[sources]
Nationality	not available				[sources]
Classification	National government (past)				[sources]
First name	Thupstan				[sources]
Last name	Chhewang				[sources]
Political association	Bharatiya Janata Party				[sources]
Title	Shri				[sources]
Education	B.A., LL.B. Educated at Ramjas College, University of Delhi and Law Faculty, University of Delhi, Delhi				[sources]
Status	Former				[sources]
Address	B-7, M.S. Flats, B.K.S. Marg, · Sankar Khar, Idgah Road, Chhubi, Ladakh,				[sources]
Last change	2025-10-16	Last processed	2025-11-30	First seen	2025-10-13

Descriptions

Programme Executive, AIR, 1978-87; Director, Ladakh Ecological Development Group (N.G.O.), supported movements for devolution of power to grass-root level even as a student; actively involved in movements/agitations supporting grant of autonomy/UT status for Ladakh Region of Jammu & Kashmir; propagating sustaniable development model for Ladakh; supporting empowerment of Panchayati Institutions and active participation of people in development initiatives

— India Lok and Rajya Sabha Members, 2025-10-13