Ranjit Singh (politician)

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Ranjit Singh was an Indian politician who served as Member of Constituent Assembly of India from Patiala and East Punjab States Union. [1] [2] He was born in November, 1897 in Sangrur district. [3]

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  3. "Founding fathers". The Tribune.