Brij Basi Lal is an Indian freedom fighter, politician and was Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 3rd Lok Sabha of India. Lal represented the Faizabad constituency of Uttar Pradesh and was a member of the Congress political party.[1][2]
Brij Basi Lal | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, 3rd Lok Sabha | |
| In office Apr 1962 – Mar 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Raja Ram Misra |
| Succeeded by | Ram Krishna Sinha |
| Constituency | Faizabad |
| MLA, 2nd Assembly | |
| In office Apr 1957 – Mar 1962 | |
| MLA, 1st Assembly | |
| In office May 1952 – Mar 1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 December 1904 Village Haripur, Jalalabad, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Citizenship |  India |
| Nationality | India |
| Political party | Congress |
| Spouse | Shrimati Shyama Devi |
| Children | 3 sons and 5 daughters. |
| Parent | Matabadal Lal (Father) |
| Residence | Faizabad & New Delhi |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad |
| Profession | Advocate & Politician |
| Committees | Member of several committees |
Early life and education
editBrij Basi Lal was born in village Haripur, Jalalabad, Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He attended University of Allahabad where he attained LL.B and B.Sc degrees. Lal worked as an advocate and was also a part of the Indian independence movement. He got married in 1949 and had three sons and five daughters from the marriage.[1]
Political career
editPre independence
editBrij Basi Lal was an Indian freedom fighter, participated in the Indian independence movement. He was a part of the Satyagraha and Quit India movements and was imprisoned in 1941 and 1942 for participating Satyagraha and Quit India movements respectively.[1]
Post independence
editBrij Basi Lal entered active politics in early 1930s. He joined Congress party. Prior to becoming a Member of Parliament, Lal was also a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. In the 3rd Lok Sabha, Lal succeeded Raja Ram Misra who was also a Congress member.[1][3]
Posts Held
edit| # | From | To | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1952 | 1957 | Member, 01st Assembly of U.P. |
| 02 | 1957 | 1962 | Member, 02nd Assembly of U.P. |
| 03 | 1962 | 1967 | MP, 03rd Lok Sabha |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Election results 1962" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ^ "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved 15 January 2014.