Bhagat Ram

Bhagat Ram is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India from the Phillaur constituency of Punjab as a member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

He firmly believes in and working for the victory of Secularism, communal harmony, national unity, upliftment of toiling people, democracy, Socialism and Marxism.

Bhagat Ram died on March 30, 2025, in Brampton, Ontario, shortly after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer. In his final days, he experienced respiratory complications, and his lungs failed to recover. His death was met with tributes from colleagues and admirers who recognized his contributions.

Personal life and career Bhagat Ram was married to Satya Devi, who died on February 7, 2021. The couple had four children—two sons and two daughters. He identifies as a non-believer in religion.

Bhagat Ram had a teaching career spanning 16 years, serving in secondary schools from 1961 to 1977. He held the position of Headmaster at Government Middle School, Sunner Kalan, in Jalandhar district before resigning in 1977 to contest the Lok Sabha elections.

He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1977 to 1980, representing the Phillaur (Jalandhar) Parliamentary Constituency as a candidate of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]. Over the years, he contested the Lok Sabha elections from Phillaur as a CPI(M) candidate six times, in 1977, 1980, 1985, 1989, 1992, and 1996. Additionally, he contested the Vidhan Sabha election from the Banga Assembly Constituency in 1980 as a CPI(M) candidate. dedicating his efforts to serving the downtrodden Parliamentary Debate On Constitution Amendment Bill 1978 - To remove Anti Employees Articles 310, 311 (2C) 1978