Sher Singh Ghubaya | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Sukhbir Singh Badal |
Constituency | Firozpur |
In office 16 May 2009 –23 May 2019 | |
Preceded by | Zora Singh Maan |
Succeeded by | Sukhbir Singh Badal |
Constituency | Firozpur |
Personal details | |
Born | Fazilka,Punjab,India | 10 June 1962
Political party | SAD (till 2019) |
Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress [1] |
Spouse | Krishna Rani |
Children | 2 sons and 2 daughters |
Residence | Fazilka |
As of 4 November,2017 Source: |
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