Virendra Kataria
Virendra Kataria (20 April 1931 – 5 March 2019) was the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, India.[1] He was a member of Rajya Sabha from Punjab during his tenure from 5 July 1992 till 4 July 1998.[2] He remained general secretary and was subsequently President of the Indian National Congress in Punjab.[1] He belonged to Abohar, Punjab. He played a vital role in Indian politics and was associated with Indian National Congress throughout his life. He was also local chairman of DAV College of Education, Abohar, Punjab (Under DAV CMC, New Delhi). He died in AIIMS New Delhi on 4 March 2019 at the age of 88.[3][4]
Virendra Kataria | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry | |
| In office July, 2013 – July, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Iqbal Singh |
| Succeeded by | A. K. Singh |
| Member, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 5 July 1992 – 4 July 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 April 1931 |
| Died | 5 March 2019 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
References
- "Virendra Kataria Becomes New Lt Guv of Puducherry". news.outlookindia.com. 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
Virendra Kataria was today appointed the new Lt Governor of Puducherry
- "Alphabetical List Of All Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952". 164.100.47.5. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
2 Kataria Shri Virendra Punjab INC 05/07/1992 04/07/1998
- "Former PPCC chief Virendra Kataria dies at 88". The Tribune. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
- Rajya Sabha Members: Biographical Sketches, 1952-2003. Rajya Sabha Secretariat. 2003. p. 159. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
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