Gaj Singh
Indian lawyer and politician
Born
January 13th, 1948
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Elected to the Lok Sabha, represented the Ajmer constituency. Served as a prominent member of the Indian National Congress. Engaged in various legal practices and contributed to the political landscape in India, particularly in Rajasthan. Active in social issues and development initiatives during tenure.
Represented Ajmer in the Lok Sabha
Member of the Indian National Congress
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