Members Bioprofile

LAHRI SINGH, SHRI, B.A., LL.B., J.S., (Punjab—Rohtak—1962):  S. of Shri Ram Narain; B. March 3, 1901; ed. Hindu College, Delhi, Ramjas College, Delhi and Law College, Lahore; m. Shrimati Khajani and Shrimati Nano; 5 S. and 4 D.; Lawyer; Active Congress Worker from 1937 to 1961; Member, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, 1946—61; Minister in Punjab from 1946 to 1955 (excepting the period of Governor’s rule in 1951-52).

Social activities:  Active supporter of educational institutions in Punjab and particularly in his District.  Took keen interest in uplift of Harijans and backward classes in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha and outside.

Special interest:  Rural uplift.

Permanent address:  218-L, Model Town, Rohtak (Punjab).

[Voting results at the Election:

Electorate:  4,67,391

Shri Lahri Singh                                               . .                1,55,618

Shri Randhir Singh                                           . .                1,35,511 

Shri Lachhmi Narain                                         . .                   27,881

Shri Phul Singh                                                . .                   18,573].