About Raj Bahadur
Lived 1912 – 1990 (aged 78). Raj Bahadur was an Indian politician and diplomat.
Babu Raj Bahadur (21 August 1912- 22 September 1990) was a leader of the Indian National Congress from Rajasthan. He served as cabinet minister for Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Communications in Government of India. He was India ambassador to Nepal from 1968 to 1971. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, lower house of the Parliament for three terms from Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Career Freedom Struggle and Leadership Raj Bahadur actively participated in India's freedom struggle. He led the Indian Independence movement in Bharatpur State (now Rajasthan) from 1940 to 1947. During this period, he was arrested twice for his involvement in the movement.
Constituent Assembly of India After independence, he became a member of the Constituent Assembly of India from Rajasthan. His contributions during the constitutional drafting process were valuable.
Lok Sabha Raj Bahadur was elected to the Lok Sabha (lower house of Parliament) three times from the Bharatpur constituency in Rajasthan. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) during the terms 1957–1962, 1962–1967, and 1971–1977.
Ministerial Roles He served as cabinet minister for Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Communications in Government of India.
India’s Ambassador to Nepal From 1968 to 1971, Raj Bahadur served as India's ambassador to Nepal. His diplomatic role strengthened bilateral relations between the two countries.
Death He died on September 22, 1990, in New Delhi.
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Who was Raj Bahadur?
Indian politician (1912–1990)
When was Raj Bahadur born?
Raj Bahadur was born on 21 August 1912 in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
When did Raj Bahadur die?
Raj Bahadur died on 22 September 1990 in New Delhi.
What was Raj Bahadur's occupation?
Raj Bahadur was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Raj Bahadur?
Raj Bahadur was Indian.
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