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Shri Avtar Singh Rikhy | |
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Born | [1] Lahore, Pakistan | 23 December 1923
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Punjab University and University of Calcutta |
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Sardar Rikhy had his higher education from Punjab University and Calcutta University. He was Double M.A. in History and English. He stood third in order of merit in the Punjab University in M.A. (English) 1945; diploma in Journalism, Punjab University 1944; diploma in Social Work (Welfare), Calcutta University, 1948 where he stood second in order of merit; after being successful in the All-India Combined Services Competitive Examination, 1945 served in various administrative capacities in the government, 1946–1956.
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