Thakur Panchan Chand

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Thakur Panchan Chand was an Indian politician who served as Deputy Speaker of Interim East Punjab Assembly from 3 November 1947 to 20 March 1951 [1] [2] and Member of 2nd Punjab Legislative Assembly from Kangra North Assembly constituency. [3] [1] He was the first deputy speaker of Punjab. [2] [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA COMPENDIUM OF WHO'S WHO OF MEMBERS (1937-2017) (Updated till 25-10-2019)" (PDF). Punjab Legislature.
  2. 1 2 Know Your State Punjab. Arihant Publications India limited. 4 June 2019. ISBN   978-93-131-6766-2.
  3. ↑ "The Punjab Parliamentarians 1897─2013" (PDF). Provincial Assembly of the Punjab.
  4. ↑ Punjab GK General Knowledge Book. Mocktime Publication.
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