Raj Kumar Gupta (c. 1935 – 11 February 2020) was an Indian politician from Punjab belonging to Indian National Congress. He was a legislator of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. He also served as the chairman of Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation.[1]
Raj Kumar Gupta | |
|---|---|
| Punjab Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Manoranjan Kalia |
| Succeeded by | Manoranjan Kalia |
| Constituency | Jullundur Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1935 |
| Died | 11 February 2020 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
Biography edit
Gupta was elected as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly from Jullundur Central in 2002.[2] He was not nominated from Indian National Congress in 2007. After this incident he joined Bharatiya Janata Party. He returned to Indian National Congress in 2010.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Rajkumar Gupta Assuming Charge As Chairman PSIEC". Outlook. 22 September 2008. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Punjab Assembly Election Results in 2002". www.elections.in. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "Punjab elections: In Jalandhar, Raj Kumar Gupta denied Congress ticket yet again". The Indian Express. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Captain Amarinder Singh mourns passing away of Ex-MLA Raj Kumar Gupta". PTC News. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "CM mourns passing away of Ex-MLA". United News of India. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.