Shivpujan Shastri | |
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Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
In office 1967–1977 | |
Preceded by | Ram Subhag Singh |
Succeeded by | Ram Awadhesh Singh |
Constituency | Bikramganj,Bihar |
Personal details | |
Born | January 1908 Niranjanpur,Nokha Rohtas,Bihar,British India |
Died | May 1983 Niranjanpur |
Nationality | India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Lakhrani Devi |
Children | 02 |
Profession | Former MP |
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