Rohanlal Chaturvedi
Indian politician (born 1919)
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Rohan Chaturvedi (born 7 July 1919, date of death unknown) was an Indian politician who was a member of 5th Lok Sabha from Etah (Lok Sabha constituency) in Uttar Pradesh State, India. He was born in Lakhimpur Kheri.
Rohanlal Chaturvedi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1967–1977 | |
| Constituency | Etah |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 7, 1919 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Daya Chaturvedi |
| Parent | Sri Jwala Prasad Chaturvedi (Father) |
| Alma mater | Allahabad University |
| Occupation | Politician, Advocate |
Early life and education
Rohanlal Chaturvedi was born in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. He was educated at the Allahabad University, where he earned his B.A. and LL.B. degrees. He was an advocate by profession and joined the Congress party during the independence movement.[1]
Political career
- Parliamentary Career: He was first elected in 1952 from Etah District (Central) constituency. He later served in the 4th (1967) and 5th (1971) Lok Sabha.
- Ministerial Roles: He served as the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Railways and later in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.[2]
Barhan Jn to Etah railway line was sanctioned and got operational during his tenure as Minister of state (Railways).[3]
Electoral performance
| Year | Election | Constituency | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 1st Lok Sabha | Etah Dist. (Central) | INC | Won |
| 1967 | 4th Lok Sabha | Etah | INC | Won |
| 1971 | 5th Lok Sabha | Etah | INC | Won |
Death
Chaturvedi died prior to 2012.[4]