Chaudhary Dalbir Singh (1926–1987) was an Indian politician and cabinet minister.
Chaudhary Dalbir Singh | |
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Member of Parliament | |
Preceded by | Chand Ram |
Succeeded by | Het Ram |
Constituency | Sirsa |
Personal details | |
Born | Parbhuwala, Punjab, British India | 5 March 1926
Died | 30 October 1987[1] New Delhi, India | (aged 61)
Political party | INC |
Spouse | Kalawati Bhankhor |
Children | 2 daughters Kumari Selja |
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Residence | Hisar |
As of 22 June, 2016 |
Chaudhary Dalbir Singh was born to Kani Ram and Kalawati at Prabhuwala, Punjab, British India.[2] His family was influenced by the Arya Samaj movement.
He attended D.A.V College, Lahore after a suggestion by Ram Singh, his brother-in-law who was posted there as a Panchayat Officer. He later befriended Chaudhary Chand Ram but was forced to move due to the Partition of India. Singh completed his graduation from Govt. College, Rohtak. He was then offered a job as a block development officer but declined.[3]
His daughter, Kumari Selja, is a prominent Dalit leader from INC. She is a former M.P from Ambala and Sirsa, as well as the Union Minister and Joint-Secretary of AIMC.[4]