Sunder Lal Patwa

Indian Politician

Indian Kukreshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

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ProfessionIndian Politician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/11/1924
Age92 years (died on 28, Dec, 2016)
BirthplaceKukreshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India
Date of Death28/12/2016

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSunder Lal Patwa
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
CollegeNot Known
Educational QualificationsIntermediate

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeLate Phool Kunwar Patwa

Family

FatherLate Mannalal Patwa
MotherBhuribai Patwa
Siblings4

Career

Political Journey
  • Served as a member of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 1957-67, 1977-97 and 1998
  • Became the General Secretary of Jan Sangha, Madhya Pradesh in 1975
  • Served as a member of the working committee of Janata Party in 1977
  • Elected as the Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh twice from January 1980 to February 1980 and March 1990 to December 1992
  • From 1980-1995 served as the leader of the opposition at Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and became the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the same tenure
  • President of BJP, Madhya Pradesh in 1986
  • Elected to 11th Lok Sabha in 1997 and re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha (2nd term) in 1999
  • Served as Union Cabinet Minister of Rural Development, Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Mines
  • Elected as the Chief Minister (CM) of Madhya Pradesh twice from 20/01/1980 to 17/02/1980 and 05/03/1990 to 15/12/1992
  • Elected to 11th Lok Sabha from Chhindwara in 1997, defeating Congress leader Kamal Nath
  • Re-elected to 13th Lok Sabha from Hoshangabad in 1999
  • Served as Union Cabinet Minister of Rural Development from 13/10/1999 to 30/09/2000, Chemicals and Fertilizers from 30/09/2000 to 07/11/2000, and Mines from 07/11/2000 to 01/09/2001
  • From 1980-1985 served as the leader of the opposition at Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly and became the Chairman of Public Accounts Committee, Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the same tenure
Controversies
  • Organized a private function alleged of massive misuse of official machinery
  • Alleged by opposition leaders of being a puppet chief minister

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Introduced privatization of state electricity board as Chief Minister of undivided MP in 1991.
2. Actively involved in Bharatiya Jana Sangh and served as a leader.
3. Was imprisoned during the Emergency under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act.
4. Nephew, Surendra Patwa, holds the position of Minister for Culture and Tourism in Madhya Pradesh.
5. On December 28, was discovered unconscious and sadly pronounced 'brought dead' due to a cardiac arrest.
6. Active RSS worker from 1942 to 1951 and imprisoned for seven months in 1948 for participating in an RSS movement.
7. Awarded Vidhan Gaurav in 1989 at the All India Conference of Presiding Officers.
8. Posthumously awarded Padma Vibhushan.
9. Instrumental in consolidating the BJP base in undivided Madhya Pradesh and laying the foundation for the party's strong grassroots presence in the state.
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