Surinder Kumar Choudhary

Surinder Choudhary was born in a Hindu Jat family in 1968. He is an Indian politician, currently serving as the deputy chief minister of the Jammu and Kashmir since 16 October 2024. He has been a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly since 8 October 2024, representing the Nowshera assembly constituency as a member of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference. Choudhary previously served as a member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP).