Tarif Singh
Chaudhary Tarif Singh (चौ० तारीफ सिंह) (Shokeen), is an Indian politician. He was elected to Lok Sabha from Outer Delhi (9th Lok Sabha : 2 December 1989 – 13 March 1991) under the Janata Dal government. He is an honest Jat leader and has been working towards upliftment of farmers and peasants, he is well appreciated and respected in Delhi and Haryana. Ch. Charan Singh, Fifth Prime Minister of India brought him into politics. He is a humble and honest Jat leader from Delhi. His granddaughter Neha is married to social worker and upcoming Jat leader Ch. Ankit Singh Mann[1][2][3]
Ch.Tarif Singh | |
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 Singh at his residence | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1989-1991 | |
| Preceded by | Choudhury Bharat Singh |
| Succeeded by | Sajjan Kumar |
| Constituency | Outer Delhi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 February 1943 Sultanpur Majra, Delhi, British India |
| Political party | Janata Dal |
| Other political affiliations | Lok Dal, Indian National Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Smt. Khillo Devi |
| Children | Ch. Devendra Singh Shokeen, Dharmendra Shokeen, Sujeet Shokeen, Manoj Shokeen, Seema Shokeen. Grand children - Mohit Shokeen |
| Relatives | Ch. Ankit Singh Mann |
| Residence | Sultanpur Majra, Delhi, India |
Political career
In 1977, he was elected as a Pradhan Gramsabha, Village Sultanpur Mazra.
1978 - 1980
He was Chairman of the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), Najafgarh, Delhi.
1985 - 1987
He became President of Lok Dal Delhi Pradesh, Delhi in 1985 and held this position till 1987.
1989 - 1991
Ch. Tarif Singh contested and won Lok Sabha elections from Delhi's Outer Delhi seat and won by a huge margin. He dedicated this victory to the people living in his constituency and worked hard for betterment of Delhi. He has been appreciated to be a common man's leader as he was always approachable by all during his term as Lok Sabha MP.
1994
After demise of Ch. Charan Singh, he joined Indian National Congress along with Ajit Singh (politician) (son of Ch. Charan Singh). He was Vice President of Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee between 1995 and 1997.
2000 - 2003
He served as Chairman of Swami Shraddhanand College, Alipur affiliated to University of Delhi.
2003 - Present
Ch. Tarif Singh lives a simple life as a Social worker and a political activist. He helps the needy to the best of his abilities. He believes in the 'Simple living and high thinking' motto. People in Delhi circles appreciate him for all the great work he does in his daily life. He enjoys a huge fan base amongst people in Delhi and there have been many who have been requesting him to make a comeback to active politics.
References
- Mahendra Singh Rana (2006). India Votes: Lok Sabha & Vidhan Sabha Elections 2001-2005. Sarup & Sons. pp. 494–. ISBN 978-81-7625-647-6. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- The Indian Political Science Review. Department of Political Science, University of Delhi. 1985. pp. 169–172. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- India Today. Living Media India Pvt. Limited. 1989. p. 8. Retrieved 19 December 2018.