Yashpal Singh (politician)
Chaudhary Yashpal Singh | |
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Deoband | |
| 1962-1984 | |
| Preceded by | Ch.Data Ram |
| Succeeded by | Kanwar Pal |
| Constituency | Member of The legislative assembly,Nakur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1921 Saharanpur district, (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Died | (aged 94) Delhi, India |
| Citizenship |  India |
| Nationality | India |
| Political party | Samajwadi Party |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress Bharatiya Janata Party Rashtriya Lok Dal |
| Children | 4 (Rudrasain and Inder Sain) |
| Parent(s) | Chaudhary Dhiraj Singh (Father), Mukhi Devi (Mother) |
| Residence | Saharanpur district & New Delhi |
| Occupation | Politician |
Chaudhary Yashpal Singh (c. 1921 – 12 December 2015) was an Indian politician and
Saharanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Yashpal Singh was National Vice President of the Samajwadi Party political party. However, he represented the Indian National Congress during the 8th Lok Sabha.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Chaudhary Yashpal Singh was born in a Gurjar family of Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh state. His highest attained education is twelfth grade.[1][3][4]
Political career
Singh was active in politics since the 1950s.[member of the Lok Sabha in 1980s, apart from being a Member of Legislative Assembly and Cabinet Minister in State of Uttar Pradesh several times. In early 2000s, Singh joined Bharatiya Janata Party followed by Rashtriya Lok Dal in first week of Jan. 2012; only to join Samajwadi Party in another two weeks. He was the Vice President of Samajwadi Party.[1][5][6]
Death
Singh died aged 94 at Escorts Hospital in Delhi on 12 December 2015.[7]
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
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| 01 | 1962 | 1967 | Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly |
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| 02 | 1969 | 1974 | Member Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh (MLC) Saharanpur | |
| 03 | 1974 | 1977 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh |
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| 03 | 1974 | 1977 | Minister, PWD Minister Uttar Pradesh | |
| 04 | 1977 | 1980 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh |
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| 05 | 1980 | 1984 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh |
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| 05 | 1980 | 1984 | Minister, Revenue Minister, Agriculture Minister, Excise Minister and Prohibition Minister (Madhya nishedha) | |
| 06 | 1984 | 1989 | Member, 8th Lok Sabha |
Represented INC |
| 07 | 1993 | 1997 | Member, legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Election Results 1984" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Criminal & Asset Declaration". myneta.info. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "SP wooing Gurjars ahead of Lok Sabha polls". Times of India.
- ^ "Joining RLD". RLD official website. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ "Poll Talk". Indian Express. Retrieved 16 January 2014.
- ^ Press Trust of India (13 December 2015). "Senior SP leader Yashpal Singh passes away". Business Standard. Retrieved 15 December 2015.