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Santokh Singh Chaudhary

Santokh Singh Chaudhary
Santokh Singh Chaudhary was an Indian politician, who served as the member of parliament from Jalandhar constituency.
By Moumi Majumdar | Saturday, January 14, 2023, 03:03:22 PM [IST]

Santokh Singh Chaudhary Biography

Santokh Chaudhary won the Indian general election, 2014 being an Indian National Congress candidate. He was also a former Cabinet Minister of Punjab.
About personal life, he was born on June 18, 1946, at Dhaliwal, Jalandhar (Punjab). His parents were Master Gurbanta Singh and Smt. Sampuran Kaur. Santokh ji got married to Smt. Karamjit Kaur, who is a retired Director of Public Instruction College, Punjab. Santokh Chaudhary passed away on January 14, 2023, at the age of 76; due to heart attack during Rahul Gandhi's ongoing march Bharat Jodo Yatra in Punjab's Phillaur.

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Santokh Singh Chaudhary Personal Life

Full Name Santokh Singh Chaudhary
Date of Birth 18 Jun 1946
Date of Death 14 Jan 2023 (Age 76)
Place of Birth Dhaliwal, Jalandhar (Punjab)
Party Name Indian National Congress
Education Graduate Professional
Profession Advocate, Businessman, Proprietor of M/S Vikram Resorts Jalandhar
Father's Name Late Master Gurbanta Singh
Mother's Name Smt. Sampuran Kaur
Spouse's Name Smt. Karamjit Kaur
Spouse's Profession Retired as Director of Public Instruction College, Punjab
Children 1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion Sikh
Website sschaudhary.com

Santokh Singh Chaudhary Net Worth

Net Worth
₹9.74 CRORE
ASSETS
₹9.99 CRORE
Liabilities
₹25.34 LAKHS
Education Qualification of Santokh Singh Chaudhary
Studied Higher Secondary from DAV Higher Secondary School, Chandigarh in 1964. Then he pursued a B.A degree from DAV College Jullundur City, Chandigarh in 1968. Thereafter, earned a LLB degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1972.

Interesting Facts about Santokh Singh Chaudhary

Santokh Singh Chaudhary of INC party (380479 votes) defeated Pawan Kumar Tinu of SAD party (309498 votes) from Jalandhar constituency, Punjab.

Political Timeline of Santokh Singh Chaudhary

  • 2014 : Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Urban Development, Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
  • 2014 : Member, Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment
  • 2014 : Member, Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  • 2014 : He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha after defeating Pawan Kumar Tinu of SAD party from Jalandhar constituency, Punjab.
  • 2004 : Vice President, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee
  • 2002 : Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Social Welfare, Medical Education and Research Department, Govt. of Punjab
  • 1997 : General Secretary, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee
  • 1992 : Minister of State for Health andFamily Welfare, Govt. of Punjab Cabinet Minister for Food and Civil Supplies, Govt. of Punjab
  • 1992 : Chief Parliamentary Secretary (Incharge of Rural Development & panchayats, Parliamentary Affairs and Power Departments)
  • 1992 : Chairman, Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and Committee on Subordinate Legislation of Punjab Vidhan Sabha
  • 1992 : General Secretary, Punjab Congress Legislature Party
  • 1992 : He was elected as the member of Punjab Legislative Assembly for two terms (1992 - 1997 and 2002 -2007)
  • 1987 : President, District Congress Committee, Jalandhar (Rural)
  • 1978 : Santokh Singh Chaudharywas the Senior Vice President, Punjab Youth Congress

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Santokh Singh Chaudhary)

  • Qualification of Santokh Singh Chaudhary?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary studied Higher Secondary from DAV Higher Secondary School, Chandigarh in 1964. Then he pursued a B.A degree from DAV College Jullundur City, Chandigarh in 1968. Thereafter, earned a LLB degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh in 1972.
  • What was Santokh Singh Chaudhary's religion?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary was born into Sikh family.
  • Wife of Santokh Singh Chaudhary?
    Smt. Karamjit Kaur is the wife of late Santokh Singh Chaudhary.
  • Which party did Santokh Singh Chaudhary belong to?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary belonged to the Indian National Congress party.
  • How did Santokh Singh Chaudhary pass away?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary faced heart attack during Rahul Gandhi's ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra and died on spot.
  • Date of death of Santokh Singh Chaudhary?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary died on January 14, 2023, due to heart attack during Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra.
  • Date of birth of Santokh Singh Chaudhary?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary was born on 18 June 1946 at Dhaliwal.
  • Who was Santokh Singh Chaudhary?
    Santokh Singh Chaudhary was a Cabinet Minister of Punjab and an MP from Jalandhar constituency as a candidate of INC party.

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