| 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 | (1932-11-07)7 November 1932 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 6 September 2019(2019-09-06) (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 (7 November 1932 – 6 September 2019) was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament.
Early life
He was born on 7 November 1932 in a Dalit family to Sardar Kartar Singh and Chand Kaur at Libra village, Khanna, Punjab.
Politics
In 1985 he became a member of the Legislative Assembly Punjab and Member of Rajya Sabha in 1998.
In 2004, he became member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Ropar Constituency.
In 2008, he represented the Fatehgarh Sahib constituency.
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.
He died due to prolonged illness at his ancestral village in Khanna.
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. Press Trust of India Fatehgarh. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
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