Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Biography
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal is a famous Indian politician who is a former member of parliament in the Lok Sabha. In 2018, he was appointed as the 8th Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, becoming the youngest person to hold the position. He was born on 4th August 1985 in Matho, Jammu & Kashmir, India.
Full Name- Jamyang Tsering Namgyal
Nickname- JTN
Profession- Politician
Party Association- BJP
Why Famous- Was a Member of Parliament of Ladakh
Date of Birth- 4th August 1985
Age- 39 years old
Birthplace/Hometown- Matho Village, Ladakh
Religion- Buddhism
Zodiac Sign- Leo
Ethnicity- Tibetan-Indian
Nationality- Indian
Current Whereabouts- Tsamphuk-pa House, Matho, Leh, Ladakh, India
Food Habits- Non-vegetarian
Marital Status- Married
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Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Age
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Age is 39. This year in August he will turn 40.
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Signature
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Signature
Physical Appearance
Height- 5 feet 5 inches
Weight- 60 kg approx.
Eye Color- Black
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Height
Hair Color- Black
Body Type- Slim
Skin Color- Wheatish
Family
His father, Stanzin Dorjey, was a carpenter in the military enginerring service. His mother, Ishey Putit is a homemaker. He has a sister named Tsering Lamo.
On 22 February 2019, she married Sonam Wangmo. By profession, she is an assistant professor at a university in Jammu and Kashmir. They are blessed with a son.
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Wife
Early Life & Educational Qualifications
He was born in Matho village and is prominently known as JTN, a short form of his name. He comes from a middle-class family. From a young age, he was very fond of how society works.
He completed his schooling at the Central Institute of Buddhist Studies, located in Leh. He then finished his BA degree from the University of Jammu. While he was pursuing his degree, he was actively involved in student politics. Hence, for a year, he served as the President of the All Ladakh Student Association (ALSA) in Jammu.
Career
As he was involved in student leadership, he served as the President of ALSA from 2011 to 2012. He then joined the BJP, where he worked as the Private Secretary to the then MP Thupstan Chhewang of Ladakh. In 2015, he contested the election of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, where he emerged as the winner. After the resignation of the then CEC Dooray Motup, he became the 8th CEC of the council.
He then contested the Lok Sabha elections from the Ladakh parliamentary seat, the largest parliamentary seat geographically. On 23rd May 2019, he won the election, becoming a member of the 17th Lok Sabha. He secured 42,914 votes, winning by a margin of 10,930 votes.
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal After winning the Lok Sabha Seat
Work During Tenure (2019–2024)
During his tenure, he supported the revocation of Article 370 and the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir. It led to the grant of Ladakh as a union territory. His speech was praised by the PM Narendra Modi and other leaders.
Jamyang Tsering Namgyal speech in Lok Sabha for Article 370
He pushed for the addition of the Bhoti language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution. He improved the road connectivity in remote areas of Ladakh under Bharatmala and PMGSY to boost all-weather access.
Further, he also supported eco-friendly infrastructure in the ecologically fragile Ladakh region.
He was very active in the development of border infrastructure and local security concerns in Parliament. After tensions with China in the Galwan Valley.
Other Notable Work
A Gift of Poetry (སྙན་ངག་གི་ལེགས་སྐྱེས།) – 2013
Divisional Status for Ladakh – Its Implication – 2014
Inclusion of Bhoti Language in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution – 2012
Net Worth
The net worth of Jamyang Tsering Namgyal was ₹9.81 lakh, including his cash holdings and bank deposits in 2019. As of now, his net worth may have increased.
Awards
Suryadatta National Integration Award (2019)
This award is given by Suryadatta Education Foundation. For his notable initiatives in and outside Ladakh for the national building approach.
Yuvak Krantiveer Puraskar (2020)
Poornawad Political Science Academy gives this award. For his impactful speech in the Lok Sabha supporting the abrogation of Article 370 and supporting Ladakh as a Union Territory.
Bharat Asmita National Award (2021)
This award is awarded by MIT World Peace University. For the Best Young Exponent of Parliamentary Practices.
Controversies
Rejection of the BJP Ticket in 2024
The BJP Party announced Tashi Gyalson as its candidate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha seat, replacing him in April 2024. This announcement led to widespread dissatisfaction among the BJP supporters in Ladakh. He expressed that he had not been provided with a clear reason for a change, saying a serious disagreement with the decision of the party.
Viral Fake Statement
After his expulsion from the candidate list of the BJP, he said that supporting PM Narendra Modi was his Worst Decision. This statement widely circulated on the social media, but he quickly clarified that he had never made such remarks. He condemned the spread of untrue information.
Support of the Dalai Lama during Controversy
In 2023, a video went viral where Dalai Lama asked a child to “suck his tongue.” This instantly led to criticism. Namgyal came in the defence of the Dalai Lama by sentencing the allegation as baseless and malicious. He focused on the role of Dalai Lama in promoting the peace and conserving Tibetan culture. He said that these accusations had no place in the Buddhist ideologies.
Assumed non-performance and sidelining
Some reports show that he faced scrutiny within the BJP for his performance and feedback from his constituency. Various parties specified that he and other party members may be sidelined ahead of the 2024 elections.
Social Media Handles
Trivia
He is fond of river rafting.
he enjoys reading and writing.
In his early years, he also worked as a tour guide.
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