Kamla Verma Explained

Kamla Verma (1928 – 8 June 2021) was an Indian politician who served three terms as a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly for Yamunanagar (1977–1981, 1987–1991 and 1996–2000).^[1]

Biography

Verma was born in Gujranwala (now in Punjab, Pakistan). She studied Ayurveda and was associated with Arya Samaj before entering politics. She was president of state unit of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)(1980-1983) ^[2] and earlier of Jan Sangh. Verma was imprisoned for 19 months during "The Emergency". She served as cabinet minister in the ministries headed by Devi Lal.^[3]

Verma died due to COVID-19–associated mucormycosis on 8 June 2021, at a private hospital in Jagadhri, Haryana.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Live Yamunanagar (Haryana) Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) Election Results 2019, Vidhan Sabha Winner and Runner-up Candidates 2019 Udates, Current MLA and Previous MLAs 2014. www.elections.in. 8 June 2021.
2. Web site: List of Ex State Presidents . BJPHaryana.org .
3. Web site: Archived copy . 30 June 2014 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225401/http://www.hryvidhansabhahistory.com/who/1987.pdf . dead .
4. News: Haryana's former Health Minister Kamla Verma dies at 93. Tribune News. Service. Tribuneindia News Service. 8 June 2021.