Khushhal Bahl (11 November 1927 – 14 June 2014) was an Indian politician who served as a Member of Punjab Legislative Assembly representing Gurdaspur in 1972, 1977, 1992, and 2002 and as Cabinet Minister in various Governments of Punjab. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress.
Khushhal Bahl | |
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| President of the Gurdaspur Municipal Council | |
| Assumed office 1966 | |
| Deputy Minister for Cottage Industry | |
| In office 1973–1977 | |
| Member of Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1972–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency Established |
| Succeeded by | Rattan Lal |
| Constituency | Gurudaspur |
| In office 1992–1997 | |
| Preceded by | Susheel |
| Succeeded by | Kartar Singh Pahra |
| Constituency | Gurudaspur |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Kartar Singh Pahra |
| Succeeded by | Gurbachan Singh Babbehali |
| Constituency | Gurudaspur |
| Cabinet Minister for Higher Education, Languages, Secondary & Primary Education | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 November 1927 Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 14 June 2014 (aged 86) Gurdaspur, Punjab, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Forman Christian College Punjab University Hoshiarpur and Delhi |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editKhushhal Bahl was born on 11 November 1927, in Gurdaspur. He did his schooling from Gurdaspur, graduated from FC College Lahore, and obtained an MA in English from Punjab University Hoshiarpur and Delhi. He initiated his political journey as a student leader at FC College, Lahore. In 1966, he was elected president of the Gurdaspur municipal council.[1]
Political career
editKhushhal Bahl served as MLA from the Gurdaspur Vidhan Sabha Constituency. He was elected in 1972, 1977, 1992, and 2002. He was Deputy Minister for Cottage Industry (1973–1977), Cabinet Minister for Labour & Employment and Legislative Affairs (1996), and Cabinet Minister of Punjab for Higher Education, Languages, Secondary & Primary Education (2002).[2] Additionally, he chaired and participated in numerous committees of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.[citation needed]
Death
editKhushhal Bahl died at his residence in Gurdaspur due to cardiac arrest on 14 June 2014. He was 87 years old.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "Ex-Punjab minister Khushal Bahl dies at 87". Hindustan Times. 15 June 2014.
- ^ Singh, Prabhjot. "21 ministers take oath today". The Tribune. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Ex-Punjab minister Khushal Bahl dies at 87". Hindustan Times. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ "Former Punjab Minister Khushal Behl dead". indiatvnews.com. 15 June 2014.
External links
edit- Vidhan Sabha Compendium punjabassembly.nic.in
- नेक व्यक्ति थे खुशहाल बहल : डीसी - Khushaal Bahl was a good person: DC - Punjab Gurdaspur Local News
- IndiaVotes AC: Gurdaspur 2002
- "Former Punjab Minister Khushal Behl dead". Business Standard. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- "Former Punjab Minister Khushal Behl dead". India TV News. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2024.