Degree in Law, University of Delhi. Agriculturist. 1982-83, President, Youth Wing, Congress Party, Haryana; 1991, 1996, 1998 and 2004, elected to Parliament: 2000 and 2005, elected to State Assembly; 2002-04, Leader of Opposition; since 2005, current position. Since 1992, Member, and 1997-2002, President, Haryana Unit, All India Congress Committee. Attended national and international conferences including: World Youth Festival, USSR; World Parliamentary Conference, China; international conferences in USSR, Japan and South Korea.