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Chaudhary Yashpal Singh (c. 1921 – 12 December 2015) was an Indian politician and Member of Parliament of India. He was a member of the 8th Lok Sabha and has also been a member of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly several times. Singh represented the Saharanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh. Yashpal Singh is currently National Vice President of the Samajwadi Party political party however he represented the Indian National Congress during the 8th Lok Sabha.
Early life and education
Singh was born in Saharanpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. His highest attained education is twelfth grade.
Political career
Singh was active in politics since 1950s. He was initially associated with Indian National Congress and was a member of the 8th Lok Sabhaapart from being a Member of Legislative Assembly and Cabinet Minister in State of Uttar Pradesh several times. In early 2000s, Singh joined Bharatiya Janata Party followed by Rashtriya Lok Dal in first week of Jan 2012; only to join Samajwadi Party in another two weeks.He is the Vice President of Samajwadi Party
Family
Singh has three sons Ch. Veer Sain, Ch. Rudra Sain, and Ch. Inder Sain.
Ch. Rudra Sain is presently working as 'Vidhan Sabha Prabahri - Gangoh'
Singh died aged 94 at Escorts Hospital in Delhi on 12 December 2015.
Posts held
| # | From | To | Position | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 1962 | 1967 | Member, 02nd Legislative Assembly | |
| 02 | 1969 | 1974 | Member Legislative Council of Uttar Pradesh (MLC) Saharanpur | |
| 03 | 1974 | 1977 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh | |
| 03 | 1974 | 1977 | Minister, PWD Minister Uttar Pradesh | |
| 04 | 1977 | 1980 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh | |
| 05 | 1980 | 1984 | Member, Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh | |
| 05 | 1980 | 1984 | Minister, Revenue Minister and Agriculture Minister | |
| 06 | 1984 | 1989 | Member, 8th Lok Sabha | Represented INC |