Raghunath Singh Verma (7 September 1948 – 20 December 2009), was an influential

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n politician involved mainly in the state affairs of

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and

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. Born in

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Town near

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), Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, he died in Jasrana in 2009.

Political career

He was a member of the

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from 1967–68 and 1969-74 and was a member of the sixth and seventh

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for Uttar Pradesh. He left politics in 1990 and worked in social services.

Personal life

A farmer by birth, Singh Verma wore the simple cotton

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in support of

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and he was a pure vegetarian. After completing his law degree he began work as a lawyer and at the same time became involved in politics because of his patriotism.

Caste affiliation

Raghunath Singh Verma was a dominant member of the Lodhi community.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Verma, Raghunath Singh India MPs 1977–1979 1948 births 2009 deaths India MPs 1980–1984 Lok Sabha members from Uttar Pradesh People from Mainpuri district Uttar Pradesh MLAs 1967–1969 Uttar Pradesh MLAs 1969–1974