Balram Jakhar

Indian politician and Governor of Madhya Pradesh

Balram Jakhar - Leaders & Politicians born 1923
Born

1923
103 years ago

Died
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Leaders & Politicians

Country

India

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Served as an Indian lawyer and politician, holding the position of the 23rd Governor of Madhya Pradesh from 1993 to 1998. Elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, Jakhar represented the Firozpur constituency multiple times and played a significant role in agricultural issues in the country. His tenure in the Lok Sabha included serving as the Speaker from 1980 to 1984, overseeing parliamentary proceedings during a crucial period. Jakhar's political career was marked by involvement in various legislative initiatives.

23rd Governor of Madhya Pradesh

Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1980 to 1984

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