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Tan Singh

1924 – 1979

Indian politician

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Lived 1924 – 1979 (aged 55). Tan Singh was an Indian politician.

Pujya Tan Singh Ji (25 January 1924 – 7 December 1979) was an Indian politician who served as the member of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament for two terms. He founded Shri Kshatriya Yuvak Sangh, an organisation for young Rajputs. Previously he was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan state.

Early life

Tan Singh ji was born on 25 January 1924 in Nanihal Bairsiala (Jaisalmer). Taneraj was his childhood name. His father's name was Thakur Balwant Singh Mahecha and his mother's name was Mrs. Moti Kanwar Sodha. His father died only 4 years after his birth. He was married to Smt Bairaj Kanwar.

Political career After becoming a lawyer, Tan Singh came to Barmer again and he started advocating here. In the year 1949, he was appointed as the first chairman of Barmer Municipality. In the 1952 elections, Tan Singh was elected to the first Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan from Barmer.

He was re-elected as an MLA in the year 1957. In 1962, Barmer got only Rs 9000 from Jaisalmer’s largest constituency. MPs were elected by spending. Lost the 1967 election, then started his own business and also provided employment to many of his colleagues. Re-elected MP in the year 1977.

Tan Singh also joined the movement against the ban on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh after Gandhiji’s assassination in the year 1948 and also got voluntary arrest.

Social work

Tansingh ji became very sensitive about the condition and direction of the society. Seeing the deteriorating direction of the society, he became very worried and he collected such people who want to work for the society. On the night of Diwali of 1946, he laid the foundation of an organization called Shri Kshatriya Yuvak Sangh, which became a milestone for Rajput society.

Death He died on 7 December 1979.

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Member of the Lok Sabha
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Pujya Tan Singh Ji

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tan Singh?

Indian politician

When was Tan Singh born?

Tan Singh was born on 25 January 1924 in Barmer.

When did Tan Singh die?

Tan Singh died on 7 December 1979.

What was Tan Singh's occupation?

Tan Singh was a politician.

What nationality was Tan Singh?

Tan Singh was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tan Singh

· Wikidata: Q2391954

· DBpedia: Tan Singh

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