Mehar Singh (politician)
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Mehar Singh | |
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Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Punjab | |
In office 1957–1962 | |
Succeeded by | Giani Zail Singh |
Constituency | Faridkot |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 February 1922 |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Mehar Singh (born 1922) was an Indian politician. He was elected as Member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Faridkot in 1957.[1]
Education[edit]
Singh was educated till matric.[1]
Political career[edit]
Singh joined Praja Mandal Movement in Faridkot in 1939. He became member of Punjab State Regional Council and was appointed as General Secretary of Faridkot Praja Mandal in 1947.[1]
Singh was elected to Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1957 on a Indian National Congress ticket. He defeated Harinder Singh of Congress by 1124 votes.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Punjab Vidhan Sabha Compendium Members (1937-2017)" (PDF).
- ↑ "Faridkot 1957 Assembly MLA Election Punjab | ENTRANCE INDIA". 28 August 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2023.