Raghunath Singh Verma

Raghunath Singh Verma (7 September 1948 – 20 December 2009), was an influential Indian politician involved mainly in the state affairs of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Born in Jasrana Town near Shikohabad), Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, he died in Jasrana in 2009.

Raghunath Singh Verma
MP
In office
Twice
5 Dec 1977
5 Dec 1980
Succeeded byBijendra Nath Verma
ConstituencyParliament seat
Personal details
Born (1948-09-07) 7 September 1948
Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh
Died20 Dec 2009.
Jasrana
ChildrenFour sons
ResidenceJasrana Firozabad
Salary15000

Political career

He was a member of the Vidhan Sabha of Uttar Pradesh from 1967–68 and 1969-74[1] and was a member of the sixth[2] and seventh[1] Lok Sabha for Uttar Pradesh. He left politics in 1990 and worked in social services.

Personal life

A farmer by birth, Singh Verma wore the simple cotton khādī in support of Mahatma Gandhi and he was a pure vegetarian. After completing his law degree he began work as a lawyer and at the same time became involved in politics because of his patriotism.

Caste affiliation

Raghunath Singh Verma was a dominant member of the Lodhi Rajput community.

References
  1. "Members Bioprofile". Parliament of India. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  2. "MEMBERS OF SIXTH LOK SABHA". Parliament of India. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
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