Brij Basi Lal

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 byRaja Ram Misra
Succeeded byRam Krishna Sinha
ConstituencyFaizabad
MLA, 2nd Assembly
In office
Apr 1957 – Mar 1962
MLA, 1st Assembly
In office
May 1952 – Mar 1957
Personal details
Born(1904-12-09)9 December 1904
Village Haripur, Jalalabad, Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh)
Citizenship India
Nationality India
Political partyCongress
Spouse(s)Shrimati Shyama Devi
Children3 sons and 5 daudgters.
ParentsMatabadal Lal (Father)
ResidenceFaizabad & New Delhi
Alma materUniversity of Allahabad
ProfessionAdvocate & Politician
CommitteesMember of several committees

Early life and education

Brij Basi Lal was born in village Haripur, Jalalabad, Faizabad 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

Pre independence

Brij 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

Brij 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]

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0219571962Member, 02nd Assembly of U.P.
0319621967MP, 03rd Lok Sabha

See also

References
  1. "Member Profile". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved Jan 2014. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. "Election results 1962" (PDF). Election Commission of India. Retrieved Jan 2014. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. "Earlier Lok Sabha". Lok Sabha website. Archived from the original on 16 January 2014. Retrieved Jan 2014. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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