Surendra Singh Thakur | |
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Member of Parliament Rajya Sabha | |
In office 1986-1992 | |
Constituency | Madhya Pradesh |
Personal details | |
Born | 1954 (age 67–68) |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Archna Thakur |
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