Sukhdev Singh Libra | |
|---|---|
| Member of Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009-2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Harinder Singh Khalsa |
| Constituency | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| In office 2004-2009 | |
| Constituency | Ropar |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1998-2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1932 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 6 September 2019 (aged 86) Khanna, Punjab, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Spouse | Surjit Kaur |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Libra, Khanna, Punjab |
Sukhdev Singh Libra, was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament.
Early life
He was born on 7th Nov., 1932 in a Ramdasia Sikh Chamar family to Sardar Kartar Singh and Chand Kaur at Libra village, Khanna, Punjab. [1]
He did his schooling from Shri Guru Govind Singh High School, Khanna.
Politics
- In 2004, he became member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Ropar Constituency.
- In 1985 he became a member of the Legislative Assembly Punjab and Member of Rajya Sabha in 1998. [2]
- In 2008, he represented the Fatehgarh Sahib constituency. [3]
He also served as chairman of Scheduled Castes Welfare Corporation (Punjab), member of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) and Board Gurdwara Sahib Sach Khand Shri Abchal Nagar Hazur Sahib Nanded, Maharashtra. [4]
He died due to prolonged illness at his ancestral village in Khanna. [5]
References
- ^ "Akali Dal plays caste card in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ Singh, Mohinder (2001). Punjab 2000: Political and Socio-economic Developments. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-86565-90-2.
- ^ Fatehgarh Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency)
- ^ "Detailed Profile - Shri Sukhdev Singh Libra - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". archive.india.gov.in. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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"Congress leader Sukhdev Singh Libra passes away at 87". India Today. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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External links
- 1932 births
- 2019 deaths
- India MPs 2009–2014
- People from Fatehgarh Sahib
- People from Ludhiana district
- Shiromani Akali Dal politicians
- Lok Sabha members from Punjab, India
- India MPs 2004–2009
- Rajya Sabha members from Punjab, India
- Indian National Congress politicians from Punjab, India
- People from Rupnagar district
- Politicians from Ludhiana
- Punjab, India Indian National Congress politician stubs
Sukhdev Singh Libra | |
|---|---|
| Member of Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2009-2014 | |
| Succeeded by | Harinder Singh Khalsa |
| Constituency | Fatehgarh Sahib |
| In office 2004-2009 | |
| Constituency | Ropar |
| Member of Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 1998-2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 November 1932 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 6 September 2019 (aged 86) Khanna, Punjab, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Spouse | Surjit Kaur |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Libra, Khanna, Punjab |
Sukhdev Singh Libra, was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament.
Early life
He was born on 7th Nov., 1932 in a Ramdasia Sikh Chamar family to Sardar Kartar Singh and Chand Kaur at Libra village, Khanna, Punjab. [1]
He did his schooling from Shri Guru Govind Singh High School, Khanna.
Politics
- In 2004, he became member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Ropar Constituency.
- In 1985 he became a member of the Legislative Assembly Punjab and Member of Rajya Sabha in 1998. [2]
- In 2008, he represented the Fatehgarh Sahib constituency. [3]
He also served as chairman of Scheduled Castes Welfare Corporation (Punjab), member of Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) and Board Gurdwara Sahib Sach Khand Shri Abchal Nagar Hazur Sahib Nanded, Maharashtra. [4]
He died due to prolonged illness at his ancestral village in Khanna. [5]
References
- ^ "Akali Dal plays caste card in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
- ^ Singh, Mohinder (2001). Punjab 2000: Political and Socio-economic Developments. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-86565-90-2.
- ^ Fatehgarh Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency)
- ^ "Detailed Profile - Shri Sukhdev Singh Libra - Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India". archive.india.gov.in. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
-
^
"Congress leader Sukhdev Singh Libra passes away at 87". India Today. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
{{ cite magazine}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored ( help)
External links
- 1932 births
- 2019 deaths
- India MPs 2009–2014
- People from Fatehgarh Sahib
- People from Ludhiana district
- Shiromani Akali Dal politicians
- Lok Sabha members from Punjab, India
- India MPs 2004–2009
- Rajya Sabha members from Punjab, India
- Indian National Congress politicians from Punjab, India
- People from Rupnagar district
- Politicians from Ludhiana
- Punjab, India Indian National Congress politician stubs