| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Businessman |
| Known for | • Being the younger brother of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur • Being appointed as the chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2022 |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 170 cm in meters– 1.70 m in feet & inches– 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 August 1976 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2022) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party
Note: He often posts about BJP on his social media posts. |
| Controversy | Accused of occupying land illegally In 2013, Arun and his brother Anurag were accused of occupying a land illegally. In an FIR filed against Arun and Anurag, it was mentioned that they purchased a land from a Dalit man named Premu and gave money to the officials to forge documents. It was alleged that they had broken the law that said the land could not be sold before 20 years. At the time of the sale, the owner was in possession of the land only for fifteen years. In an interview, the brothers talked about this and said, This is political vendetta to malign me and HPCA and tarnish my image. If Virbhadra Singh thinks that by registering two more FIRS, they (Congress) can win Lok Sabha elections, then he can go ahead with it. We will fight the case and vindicate our position.” [1]First Post |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 27 May 2003 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Vasudha Thakur |
| Children | Son– Dhruv Pratap Singh Daughter– Nayantara Dhumal (picture in wife section) |
| Parents | Father– Prem Kumar Dhumal (politician) Mother– Sheela Devi (homemaker) Note: His father was a two-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, from 1998 to 2002 and 2008 to 2013. |
| Siblings | Brother– Anurag Thakur (politician) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Arun Singh Dhumal
- In 2022, Arun Singh Dhumal, the younger brother of Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, assumed the role of chairman for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhumal is an Indian businessman.
- Arun began his professional journey as a businessman when he assumed the role of director at Sant Valves Private Limited in Jalandhar on 1 October 2002. Later, in 2014, he took on the position of director at Jaiaditya Holdings Private Limited, also located in Jalandhar.
- He assumed the role of director for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in 2012.
- In 2013, his popularity soared as he utilized social media to raise concerns about the surge in Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh’s income from 2008 to 2011.
- Arun was chosen as the treasurer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2019. It was noted that no one opposed his candidacy for the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association president’s vote. However, his appointment sparked controversy, as many individuals alleged that he was selected due to nepotism rather than merit.
- Reports released in 2022 indicate that under Arun’s leadership, BCCI’s treasury witnessed a notable growth of Rs 6000 crore from 2019 to 2022, spanning a period of three years.
- He was appointed as the chairman of IPL in 2022, while Sourav Ganguly declined the same position. During an interview, Arun mentioned that if Ganguly had accepted the IPL chairmanship, Roger would not have had an opportunity as he exceeded the age limit of 70, being 67 years old. The committee believed that Ganguly, as a World Cup winner, deserved the position. Although it would have meant being excluded, Arun would have been content if Ganguly had accepted the role.
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