Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Death | 01/11/2026 |
Latest News about Jagdish Raj Sapolia
02/11/2026
Former Basohli MLA Jagdish Raj Sapolia died at his residence in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, after a prolonged illness, as reported by his family and local media. He was a two-time MLA from Basohli, first elected in 1987 on a Congress ticket and later returning in 2008 on a BJP ticket. His last rites were performed at Shanti Ghat in Basohli on the following Monday, with many people attending.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Cause of Death | Prolonged Illness |
| Last Rites | Performed at Shanti Ghat in Basohli |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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Family
| Children | 2 sons |
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| Father | Tula Ram |
| Survivors | Wife and two sons |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Represented Basohli in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on two occasions | |
| 2. His political career spanned several decades | |
| 3. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh publicly expressed condolences on his death |
