Hira Singh Chinaria

Hira Singh Chinaria (17 September 1895 – 7 May 1955) was an Indian politician and agriculturist, who conducted research on agriculture in dry conditions. He led the Praja Mandal movement in Jind State, and was elected to the 1st Lok Sabha. Hira Singh died in the chamber of parliament in 1955.

Early life Chinaria was born on 17 September 1895, in Kalayana village, Dadri Tehsil. In 1913 he joined the Jind State Service, where he served for five years.

Praja Mandal movement Chinaria resigned from government service in 1939, and joined the Praja Mandal movement. Hira Singh was arrested in 1940, and held in detention under Defence of India Rules. Hira Singh died in the Lok Sabha chamber on 7 May 1955, just after finishing a speech on the Hindu Succession Bill. He collapsed in his seat and died immediately. He was the first incumbent Lok Sabha member to die in the chamber since Independence.