Darbara Singh (speaker)
{{About|the speaker of Punjab assembly|the chief minister|Darbara Singh}}
{{short description|Indian politician (1927–1998)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Darbara Singh
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = 25 February 1927
| birth_place = Lyallpur, British India {{small|(now in Pakistan)}}
| death_date = 24 May 1998 (aged 71)
| death_place = Rajasthan, India
| office = Governor of Rajasthan
| term_start = 1 May 1998
| term_end = 24 May 1998
| predecessor = Bali Ram Bhagat
| successor = Navrang Lal Tibrewal
| office1 = Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
| term_start1 = 14 March 1969
| term_end1 = 3 September 1973
| predecessor1 = Joginder Singh Mann
| successor1 = Kewal Krishan
| office2 = Member of 11th Lok Sabha
| term_start2 = 1996
| term_end2 = 1998
| predecessor2 = Umrao Singh
| successor2 = Inder Kumar Gujral
| constituency2 = Jalandhar
| party = Shiromani Akali Dal (1996–1998)
| otherparty = Indian National Congress (1972–1996), Independent (until 1972)
| spouse = Prabjot Kaur
| parents = Mangal Singh
}}
Darbara Singh (25 February 1927 – 24 May 1998) was an Indian politician who served as Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament in the 11th Lok Sabha, and briefly as the 14th Governor of Rajasthan.
Early life
He was born on 25 February 1927 in Lyallpur, British India (now in Pakistan). Singh began his political career as an independent candidate before joining major political parties.
Political career
Darbara Singh was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1967 and 1969 from the Nakodar constituency as an independent candidate. He served as Deputy Minister for Public Works in 1967. In 1969, he was elected Speaker of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, serving until 1973.[http://www.punjabassembly.nic.in/images/docs/compendium_doc.pdf Punjab Vidhan Sabha Compendium], p. 83. Retrieved 28 July 2019.
He joined the Indian National Congress in 1972 and remained with the party until 1996.
Member of Parliament
In 1996, he was elected to the 11th Lok Sabha from Jalandhar as a member of the Shiromani Akali Dal. In 1998, he vacated the seat for former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral.[http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/3794.htm Biographical Sketch – Lok Sabha Secretariat]. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
Governor of Rajasthan
Darbara Singh was appointed as the 14th Governor of Rajasthan on 1 May 1998. He served in the position until his death on 24 May 1998.[https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/sardarshdarbarasingh.html "Sardar Shri Darbara Singh"]. Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.[https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/listformergovernors.html "List of Former Governors"]. Rajasthan Raj Bhavan. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
Personal life
He was married to Prabjot Kaur and was the son of Mangal Singh.
Death
He died in office on 24 May 1998 in Rajasthan at the age of 71.
References
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External links
- [http://loksabhaph.nic.in/writereaddata/biodata_1_12/3794.htm Biographical Sketch – Lok Sabha Secretariat]
- [https://rajbhawan.rajasthan.gov.in/content/rajbhawan/en/formergovernors/sardarshdarbarasingh.html Profile – Rajasthan Raj Bhavan]
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Category:Speakers of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
Category:Governors of Rajasthan
Category:Indian National Congress politicians from Punjab, India
Category:Shiromani Akali Dal politicians
Category:Independent politicians in India