Iqbal Singh (politician)
Dr. Iqbal Singh (born 4 June 1945) was the lieutenant governor of Puducherry, India. He took charge in July 2009.
Dr. Iqbal Singh | |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry | |
| In office 27 July 2009 – July 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Surjit Singh Barnala |
| Succeeded by | Virendra Kataria |
| Member, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 10 April 1992 – 9 April 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 June 1945 Lahore, British India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Gurinder Bir Kaur |
Politics
Singh has the distinction of holding several significant positions in the Indian National Congress, including Secretary, All India Congress Committee for 12 continuous years and was an invitee to Congress Working Committee. He was Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha from 1992–98.[1]
Honours
In recognition of his contributions, Andhra University had conferred upon him the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) on 5 December 2009.
References
- "Alphabetical List Of All Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952". 164.100.47.5. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
Iqbal Singh Shri Punjab INC 10/04/1992 09/04/1998
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