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 SIDDHANTI, SHRI JAGDEV SINGH, Shastri, Haryana Lok Samiti, (Punjab—Jhajjar— 1962): S. of Shri Preet Ram; B. V. & P.O. Barhana, Distt. Rohtak, October 5, 1900; ed. at Punjab University and Dayanand Updeshak Vidyalaya, Lahore; m. Shrimati Nanti Summer, 1916; Social reformer; worked in army during First World War, 1914—18; remained in jail for 5 months in connection with Hyderabad Arya Satyagraha, 1939; Went underground and evaded warrants of arrest in 1942; Arrested in Hindi Raksha Samiti movement in Punjab, 1957; Was member of negotiating Committee on language problem in Punjab on behalf of a Pratinidhi Sabha; Was also member of Language Committee; General Secretary, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab, 1957-61; Acting President, Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab; President, Sarvakhap Panchayat since 1954; Patron, Arya Mahavidyalaya, Kirthal, Distt. Meerut since 1944; President, Vidya Arya Sabha, Gurkul University, Kangri and Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Gurkul, Dehra Dun; President, R. K. Arya College, Nawan Shahar, Jullundur; Vice-President, Virjanand Sanskrit Parishad.
Social activities: Harijan uplift, rural uplift and rural education; Organised conferences and panchayats for eradication of social evils like smoking, drinking, early marriage and dowry system; Protection of the cow.
Hobbies: Study of vedas, shastras and ancient Indian history.
Favourite pastime and recreation: Sanskrit literature.
Special interests: Research in historical documents and study of the system of ancient Indian government.
Books published: Commentary on Satyartha Prakash by Rishi Dayanand; Vaidik Dharm Parichaya, Sanskrit Vangmaya ka sankshipt Parichaya, Chhatropyogi Vichar Mala, Vaidik Vir Tarang.
Sports: Yogasans and Pranayam.
Travels abroad: Middle East Countries.
Permanent address: Samrat Press, Pahari Dhiraj, Delhi-6.
[Voting results at the Election:
Electorate: 5,04,212
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Shri Jagdev Singh Siddhanti . .
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1,18,667
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Shri Pratap Singh Daulta . .
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1,11,005
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Shri Shivdhayan Singh . .
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34,032
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Shri Ram Pat Village Ismalia . .
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20,655
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Shri Jagan Nath . .
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20,433
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Shri Duli Chand . .
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17,115
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Shri Taqdir Singh . .
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11,342
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Shri Rampat Village Kapriwas . .
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7,748
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Shri V. N. Kaushik . .
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6,929].
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