Sunder Lal

Sunder Lal ( – 3 January 1987) was an Indian independence activist and politician. A member of the Indian National Congress, he served as a Member of Lok Sabha six times. For the first 5 Lok Sabha elections, Lal represented the Saharanpur constituency of Uttar Pradesh.

Early life and education Lal was born in village Baliakheri, Saharanpur district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. He participated in the Indian independence movement and after Indian independence he joined active politics.

Political career Lal was Member of Parliament for five straight terms (1952–1977) from Saharanpur, and after losing from Haridwar in 1977, won that seat in 1984. During the 1st Lok Sabha, Saharanpur constituency was differently defined. Lal represented the "Saharanpur (West) cum Muzaffarnagar (North)" constituency during the 1st Lok Sabha. He was a member of a Congress party.

Posts held From To Position Comments 01 1952 1957 Member, 1st Lok Sabha From 'Saharanpur (West) cum Muzaffarnagar (North)' constituency. 02 1957 1962 Member, 2nd Lok Sabha From Saharanpur (SC) constituency. 03 1962 1967 Member, 3rd Lok Sabha – 04 1967 1970 Member, 4th Lok Sabha – 05 1971 1977 Member, 5th Lok Sabha From Saharanpur 06 1984 1987 Member, 8th Lok Sabha From Haridwar (died mid-term)