Iqbal Singh (politician)

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Dr. Iqbal Singh
Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
In office
27 July 2009 – July 2013
Preceded bySurjit Singh Barnala
Succeeded byVirendra Kataria
Member, Rajya Sabha
In office
10 April 1992 – 9 April 1998
Personal details
Born (1945-06-04) 4 June 1945 (age 76)
Lahore, British India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Smt. Gurinder Bir Kaur

Dr. Iqbal Singh (born 4 June 1945) was the lieutenant governor of Puducherry, India. He took charge in July 2009.

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[]

  1. ^ "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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