Mahendra Singh Kalukheda

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Mahendra Singh Kalukheda
DiedSeptember 2017
Alma mater Vikram University

Mahendra Singh Kalukheda was an Indian National Congress politician and former minister. He died in September 2017 after a prolonged illness. [1]

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Mahendra Singh Kalukheda was born as a Maratha royal in Malwa region of Kalukheda.

Political career

Kalukheda had begun his political career from student politics. He became MLA in 1972 for the first time from legislative assembly. In 2013, he had become an MLA for the sixth time. He was the chairman of the public account committee of the state assembly. He was also an MP in 1984. [2]

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References

  1. "Former MP minister and Congress MLA Kalukheda passes away". hindustantimes. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  2. Desk, India.com News (12 September 2017). "Madhya Pradesh: Congress MLA And Former Minister Mahendra Singh Kalukheda Dies". India.com. Retrieved 12 September 2017.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)