Bir_Devinder_Singh
Bir Devinder Singh
Indian politician (1949/1950 – 2023)
Bir Devinder Singh (1949/1950 – 30 June 2023) was an Indian politician from the state of Punjab. He was the deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly between 2003 and 2004.[1][2]
Bir Devinder Singh | |
|---|---|
| Deputy speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2003–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1948 |
| Died | (aged 73) Chandigarh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | All India Sikh Students Federation (1971–1977) Indian National Congress (1978–1986, 1999–2008, 2014–2016) |
| Occupation | Politician |
After graduating as a leader of All India Sikh Students Federation, Bir Devinder Singh was chosen by the Congress to fight election from Sirhind in 1980 which he won.[citation needed]
In 2002 on a Congress ticket he was made a Deputy Speaker.[citation needed]
B. D. Singh represented the Kharar assembly constituency from 2002 to 2007.[3] He also represented Sirhind Constituency from 1980 to 1985.[citation needed] He was declared the best parliamentarian for the Legislative Assembly term from 2002 to 2007.[citation needed]
Singh was from the Indian National Congress. He was expelled from the party[citation needed] allegedly because he raised his voice against the corruption done by Congress Chief Capt Amarinder Singh.[citation needed]
Singh joined Shiromani Akali Dal (Taksali) on 5 February 2019.[4]
Singh died from cancer on 30 June 2023, at the age of 73.[5]
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- "Congress leader Bir Devinder Singh says he won't be a part of Brar's 'half-baked initiative'". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- "Sitting and previous MLAs from Kharar Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- "Former Punjab deputy speaker Bir Devinder Singh dies at 73". The Tribune. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.