Baudh is a former Haryana government employee, having served 32 years in the Haryana Civil Secretariat with a clean record
The Congress surprised many by announcing Dalit activist Karamvir Singh Baudh, a ticket aspirant from the reserved Mullana assembly segment in Ambala, as the party’s candidate for the Rajya Sabha seat. While the party was keen on an “insider” candidate, it chose an SC leader to balance caste representation in the state.
Among other contenders were former state chiefs Udai Bhan and Ashok Tanwar, both SCs; former MLA Jaiveer Balmiki, also an SC; and three Ahir leaders—state chief Rao Narendra Singh, Rao Dan Singh, and Capt Ajay Yadav. Ultimately, the party opted for Baudh, a Dalit activist closely associated with SC employees and the SC officers’ lobby within the Haryana bureaucracy.
Belonging to Rohtak, he is seen as a neutral candidate with no allegiance to any of the multiple party factions. His name was proposed by the AICC SC cell.
Who is Karamvir Singh Baudh?
Baudh is a former Haryana government employee, having served 32 years in the Haryana Civil Secretariat with an unblemished record. He held key positions, including Administrative Officer, and had responsibilities in the Home Department and Industries & Commerce Department. He also worked on governance coordination, vigilance assignments, and policy implementation.
He has built strong credibility among SC government employees, advocating for service justice and reservation in promotions aligned with the 85th Constitutional Amendment.
Since 1998, Baudh has been active in grassroots Dalit mobilization and social justice leadership. He has served as the President of the Confederation of SC/ST/OBCs Haryana since 1998.
Originally from Bhaini Maharajpur village in the Meham Assembly segment of Rohtak district, Baudh completed his early education in Meham before moving to Ambala after securing a government job.
Article_Author Geetanjali Gayatri
Courtesy : The Tribune
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