Iqbal Singh (politician) explained

Dr. Iqbal Singh
Office:Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry
Term Start:27 July 2009
Term End:July 2013
Predecessor:Surjit Singh Barnala
Successor:Virendra Kataria
Office1:Member, Rajya Sabha
Term Start1:10 April 1992
Term End1:9 April 1998
Birth Date:1945 6, df=y
Birth Place:Lahore, British India
Party:Indian National Congress
Spouse: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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alphabetical List Of All Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952. 164.100.47.5. 14 July 2013. Iqbal Singh Shri Punjab INC 10/04/1992 09/04/1998.