Sahib Singh Verma
Indian politician and Chief Minister
Born
1943
83 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
India
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Served as the 4th Chief Minister of Delhi from 1996 to 1998. Prior to this role, held various positions in the Delhi government and was active in the Bharatiya Janata Party. Contributed to urban development initiatives and worked on educational reforms in the region. His tenure focused on infrastructure improvement and public services in the capital city.
Served as Chief Minister of Delhi
Held multiple positions in BJP
Focused on urban development initiatives
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