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Anurag Thakur
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- 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
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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...
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
On hate speech, Supreme Court verdict narrows the law’s scope
May 11, 2026 6:58 am
The exoneration of Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma is on the basis of a flawed Delhi Police report. At no stage have the arguments challenging the report been answered
Who gets to be called ‘Hon'ble’ and ‘Mr’? Allahabad High Court clarifies
May 06, 2026 11:49 am
The court order follows police failure to use honorific for BJP MP Anurag Thakur in an FIR.
Between Anurag Thakur and Umar Khalid, a question: Does the law treat a minister’s speech differently from a citizen’s?
May 03, 2026 1:49 pm
A troubling inversion is underway: Laws meant to curb incitement are increasingly used to silence opposition, while doctrines designed to protect free speech are stretched to shield those in power
Tavleen Singh writes: Hate speech cannot go unpunished
May 03, 2026 3:49 pm
Terrorism on our sub-continent is nearly always inspired by religious fanaticism, and this is as bad as hate speech. Hate speech is always bad... When it is political leaders who are responsible, it is irresponsible and unforgivable.
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."
SC lifts ban on Anurag Thakur from taking part in BCCI affairs
February 06, 2026 5:18 am
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 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.
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ANURAG THAKUR VIDEOS
Anurag Thakur Sacked: What's The Road Ahead For BCCI
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm
Justice Lodha Hails SC’s Decision To Sack Anurag Thakur
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm
BCCI Chief Anurag Thakur Sacked By Supreme Court
June 22, 2020 7:15 pm
BCCI President Plays With Blind Cricketers
June 02, 2016 11:31 am
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.
