Sukhdev Singh Libra

Sukhdev Singh Libra
Member of Lok Sabha
In office2009–2014
Succeeded byHarinder Singh Khalsa
ConstituencyFatehgarh Sahib
In office2004–2009
ConstituencyRopar
Member of Rajya Sabha
In office1998–2004
Personal details
Born(1932-11-07)7 November 1932
Died6 September 2019(2019-09-06) (aged 86)
PartyIndian National Congress
Other politicalaffiliationsShiromani Akali Dal
SpouseSurjit Kaur
Children6
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 Ramdasia family to Sardar Kartar Singh and Chand Kaur at Libra village, Khanna, Punjab.[1]

Politics

In 1985 he became a member of the Legislative Assembly Punjab and Member of Rajya Sabha in 1998.[2]

In 2004, he became member of the 14th Lok Sabha from Ropar Constituency.

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

  1. ^"Akali Dal plays caste card in Fatehgarh Sahib constituency". Hindustan Times. 29 March 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  2. ^Singh, Mohinder (2001). Punjab 2000: Political and Socio-economic Developments. Anamika Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-86565-90-2.
  3. ^Fatehgarh Sahib (Lok Sabha constituency)
  4. ^"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.
  5. ^"Congress leader Sukhdev Singh Libra passes away at 87". India Today. Press Trust of India Fatehgarh. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 June 2020.