A member of Congress since 1972, he has held many portfolios in the Government of Himachal Pradesh, India.
When he acquired his law degree, he became an advocate providing free legal aid to the poor.
In 1993 he was appointed Cabinet Minister for Industries, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour and Employment Training and served in that post until March, 1998.
He also Served as the Member (A.I.C.C) and Chief-Spokesperson of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) from 2000 to 2003.
He was again appointed Cabinet Minister for Excise and Taxation, Social Justice & Empowerment, and Town and Country Planning on 6 March 2003 and served until 30 December 2007.