Yashpal Singh (politician)


Chaudhary Yashpal Singh was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 8th Lok Sabha and has also been a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly several times. Singh represented the Saharanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Yashpal Singh was of the Samajwadi Party political party. However, he represented the Indian National Congress during the 8th Lok Sabha.

Early life and education

Chaudhary Yashpal Singh was born in Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh state. His highest attained education is twelfth grade.

Political career

Singh was active in politics since 1950s. He was initially associated with Indian National Congress and was a member of the 8th Lok Sabha apart from being a Member of Legislative Assembly and Cabinet Minister in State of Uttar Pradesh several times. In early 2000s, Singh joined Bharatiya Janata Party followed by Rashtriya Lok Dal in first week of Jan 2012; only to join Samajwadi Party in another two weeks. He was the Vice President of Samajwadi Party

Family

Chaudhary Yashpal Singh has four sons.
Ch. Veer Sain, son 1 : Puspender Choudhary, Two Daughters :1 Dr Vibha choudhary,2.Pratibha Chaudhary 2.Ch.Bhadra sain
3.Ch. Rudra Sain, 1.varun chaudhary 2.Tarun chaudhary
4.Ch. Inder Sain.1 Parikshit chaudhary 2.Daughter- Vasundhara Chaudhary

Death

Singh died aged 94 at Escorts Hospital in Delhi on 12 December 2015.

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