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{{About|the speaker of Punjab assembly|the chief minister|Darbara Singh}} | |||
{{short description|Indian politician (1927–1998)}} | |||
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| name = Darbara Singh | | name = Darbara Singh | ||
| image = | | image = Darbara Singh Lok Sabha photo.jpg | ||
| caption = | | imagesize = 200 | ||
| birth_date = 25 February 1927 | | caption = | ||
| birth_place = [[Lyallpur]], [[British India]] {{small|(now in | | birth_date = 25 February 1927 | ||
| birth_place = [[Lyallpur]], [[British India]] {{small|(now in Pakistan)}} | |||
| death_date = 24 May 1998 (aged 71) | | death_date = 24 May 1998 (aged 71) | ||
| death_place = | | death_place = Rajasthan, India | ||
| office = | | office = [[Governor of Rajasthan]] | ||
| | | term_start = 1 May 1998 | ||
| | | term_end = 24 May 1998 | ||
| | | predecessor = [[Bali Ram Bhagat]] | ||
| | | successor = [[Navrang Lal Tibrewal]] | ||
| | | office1 = [[List_of_speakers_of_the_Punjab_Legislative_Assembly|Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start1 = 14 March 1969 | |||
| | | term_end1 = 3 September 1973 | ||
| | | predecessor1 = Joginder Singh Mann | ||
| | | successor1 = [[Kewal Krishan]] | ||
| | | office2 = Member of [[11th Lok Sabha]] | ||
| party =[[ | | term_start2 = 1996 | ||
| spouse = | | term_end2 = 1998 | ||
| predecessor2 = [[Umrao Singh]] | |||
| parents = | | successor2 = [[Inder Kumar Gujral]] | ||
| constituency2 = [[Jalandhar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jalandhar]] | |||
| party = [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] (1996–1998) | |||
| otherparty = [[Indian National Congress]] (1972–1996), [[Independent politician|Independent]] (until 1972) | |||
| spouse = Prabjot Kaur | |||
| parents = Mangal Singh | |||
}} | }} | ||
In 1996 he | '''Darbara Singh''' (25 February 1927 – 24 May 1998) was an Indian politician who served as Speaker of the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]], Member of Parliament in the [[11th Lok Sabha]], and briefly as the 14th [[Governor of Rajasthan]]. | ||
==Early life== | |||
He was born on 25 February 1927 in [[Lyallpur]], British India (now in Pakistan). Singh began his political career as an independent candidate before joining major political parties. | |||
==Political career== | |||
Darbara Singh was elected to the [[Punjab Legislative Assembly]] in 1967 and 1969 from the [[Nakodar Assembly Constituency|Nakodar]] constituency as an independent candidate. He served as Deputy Minister for Public Works in 1967. In 1969, he was elected Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, serving until 1973.<ref name="compendium">[http://www.punjabassembly.nic.in/images/docs/compendium_doc.pdf Punjab Vidhan Sabha Compendium], p. 83. Retrieved 28 July 2019.</ref> | |||
He joined the [[Indian National Congress]] in 1972 and remained with the party until 1996. | |||
==Member of Parliament== | |||
In 1996, he was elected to the [[11th Lok Sabha]] from [[Jalandhar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Jalandhar]] as a member of the [[Shiromani Akali Dal]]. In 1998, he vacated the seat for former Prime Minister [[Inder Kumar Gujral]].<ref name="loksabha">[http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/3794.htm Biographical Sketch – Lok Sabha Secretariat]. Retrieved 16 April 2025.</ref> | |||
==Governor of Rajasthan== | |||
Darbara Singh was appointed as the 14th Governor of [[Rajasthan]] on 1 May 1998. He served in the position until his death on 24 May 1998.<ref name="rajbhawan">[https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/sardarshdarbarasingh.html "Sardar Shri Darbara Singh"]. Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.</ref><ref name="rajbhawan-list">[https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/listformergovernors.html "List of Former Governors"]. Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.</ref> | |||
==Personal life== | |||
He was married to Prabjot Kaur and was the son of Mangal Singh. | |||
==Death== | |||
He died in office on 24 May 1998 in Rajasthan at the age of 71. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | |||
* [http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/3794.htm Biographical Sketch – Lok Sabha Secretariat] | |||
* [https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/sardarshdarbarasingh.html Profile – Rajasthan Raj Bhavan] | |||
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[[Category:1927 births]] | [[Category:1927 births]] | ||
[[Category:1998 deaths]] | [[Category:1998 deaths]] | ||
[[Category:Speakers of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]] | |||
[[Category:Governors of Rajasthan]] | [[Category:Governors of Rajasthan]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Punjab, India]] | ||
[[Category:Shiromani Akali Dal politicians]] | |||
[[Category:Independent politicians in India]] | |||
[[Category:Lok Sabha members from Punjab, India]] | |||
[[Category:Members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly]] | |||
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Darbara Singh | |
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| Governor of Rajasthan | |
| In office 1 May 1998 – 24 May 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Bali Ram Bhagat |
| Succeeded by | Navrang Lal Tibrewal |
| Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 14 March 1969 – 3 September 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Joginder Singh Mann |
| Succeeded by | Kewal Krishan |
| Member of 11th Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1996–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Umrao Singh |
| Succeeded by | Inder Kumar Gujral |
| Constituency | Jalandhar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 February 1927 Lyallpur, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Died | 24 May 1998 (aged 71) Rajasthan, India |
| Political party | Shiromani Akali Dal (1996–1998) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (1972–1996), Independent (until 1972) |
| Spouse(s) | Prabjot Kaur |
| Parent(s) | Mangal Singh |
Darbara Singh (25 February 1927 – 24 May 1998) was an Indian politician who served as Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha, and briefly as the 14th Governor of Rajasthan.
Early life[edit | edit source]
He was born on 25 February 1927 in Lyallpur, British India (now in Pakistan). Singh began his political career as an independent candidate before joining major political parties.
Political career[edit | edit source]
Darbara Singh was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1967 and 1969 from the Nakodar constituency as an independent candidate. He served as Deputy Minister for Public Works in 1967. In 1969, he was elected Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, serving until 1973.[1]
He joined the Indian National Congress in 1972 and remained with the party until 1996.
Member of Parliament[edit | edit source]
In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Jalandhar as a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal. In 1998, he vacated the seat for former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.[2]
Governor of Rajasthan[edit | edit source]
Darbara Singh was appointed as the 14th Governor of Rajasthan on 1 May 1998. He served in the position until his death on 24 May 1998.[3][4]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
He was married to Prabjot Kaur and was the son of Mangal Singh.
Death[edit | edit source]
He died in office on 24 May 1998 in Rajasthan at the age of 71.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Punjab Vidhan Sabha Compendium, p. 83. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
- ↑ Biographical Sketch – Lok Sabha Secretariat. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ "Sardar Shri Darbara Singh". Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ "List of Former Governors". Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.