Balbhadra Singh
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Balbhadra Singh | |
|---|---|
 Raja Balbhadra Singh of Raghogarh | |
| Member of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1952–1957 | |
| Succeeded by | Dulichand |
| Constituency | Raghogarh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1916 |
| Died | 1967 (aged 50 or 51) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Profession | Politician and Raja of Raghogarh |
Balbhadra Singh (April 16, 1916–1967) was the 12th ruler of the former princely state of Raghogarh in the present-day Guna district of Madhya Pradesh, India, and a former elected member of the legislative assembly.[1][2] He became a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) as independent candidate for the Raghogarh Vidhan Sabha constituency. He was a member of the Indian National Congress till 1947 but remained independent thereafter till his death in 1967.[3]
Balbhadra Singh was the father of two politician sons, Digvijaya Singh and Lakshman Singh.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Raj of the Royals (Part II): How the scions still dominate power in MP". 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Digvijay Singh". Hindustan Times. 16 October 2003. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 16 July 2013.
- ^ "About Raghogarh". digvijayasingh.in.
- ^ Dasgupta, Debarshi (27 April 2009). "Tornapartism: Families divided by party colours talk about living under one roof". Outlook. Retrieved 16 July 2013.