Sunder Lal (22 August 1933 – 13 September 2024),[1] better known as Sunder Lal Kaka, was a veteran Indian politician. He served as Minister in Government of Rajasthan in Bhairon Singh ministry as Independent charge. He was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for seven terms in a career spanning over six decades. He was also a popular dalit face in Shekhawati. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2003 after resigning Indian National Congress.[2][3]
Sunder Lal | |
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| Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1972-1977, 1980-1990, 1993-1998, 2003 – 2008 | |
| Constituency | Surajgarh, Rajasthan |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sharwan Kumar |
| Succeeded by | J.P. Chandelia |
| Constituency | Pilani, Rajasthan |
| State Minister Government of Rajasthan | |
| In office 2 July 1998 – 30 November 1998 | |
| Ministry and Department |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 August 1933 Kalwa, Buhana, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan |
| Died | 13 September 2024 Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (after 2003) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress (till 2003) |
| Spouse | Smt. Saraswati Devi |
| Profession | Farmer and Politician |
| Nickname | Kaka |
Early life and education
editSunder Lal was born on 22 August 1933 in Kalwa Village, Buhana tehsil of Jhunjhunu district in the State of Rajasthan. He did primary education and his family belong to agriculture background.[1]
Political career
editSurajgarh Assembly, Rajasthan
editHe was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Surajgarh for the first ever time in 1972 as a member of the Indian National Congress and then he won multiple elections from this seat. He won 1972 and 1985 Assembly elections as a member of the Congress party while he won 1980 and 1993 elections as Independents. He then elected to the Assembly in 2003 as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
During the formation of Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Government in Rajasthan he gave support to Bharatiya Janata Party which lead to formation of coalition government of Bhairon Singh. He became State Minister in Bhairon Singh government as Independent Charge in 1998.
Pilani Assembly, Rajasthan
editHe won the 2008 and 2018 assembly elections consecutively as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Rajasthan Schedule Tribe Commission
editHe twice served as the president of the Rajasthan Schedule Tribe Commission in year 2007 and 2015.[1]
Death
editOn 13 September 2024, Sunder Lal died at the age of 92 in SMS Hospital, Jaipur due to prolonged respiratory illness.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "पूर्व मंत्री सुंदरलाल 'काका' का निधन:सरकार बनाने के लिए भैरोंसिंह शेखावत हेलिकॉप्टर से लेने गए थे; बेटे का टिकट कटा तो रोने लगे". Dainik Bhaskar. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Bindiya. "Who Was Sunderlal 'Kaka'? BJP's Dalit Face Who Established Saffron Party In Shekhawati Region News24 -". News24. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (13 September 2024). "नहीं रहे शेखावाटी के प्रखर दलित नेता काका सुंदरलाल, कांग्रेस के गढ़ में सात बार लहराया था कमल का निशान - Dalit Leader Sundarlal No More". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 September 2024.
- ^ "शेखावाटी के प्रखर दलित नेता सुंदरलाल 'काका' का निधन, प्रदेशभर में शोक की लहर; CM भजनलाल ने जताई संवेदना | Jaipur senior bjp leader from sundarlal kaka passed away cm bhajanlal expressed condolences". Patrika News (in Hindi). 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024. " काका सुंदरलाल का जन्म 22 अगस्त 1933 को झुंझुनूं जिले के बुहाना तहसील के कलवा गांव में हुआ था। पूर्व कैबिनेट मंत्री सुंदरलाल ने 22 अगस्त को ही अपना 92वां जन्मदिवस मनाया था। सुंदरलाल ‘काका’ का लम्बी बीमारी के बाद गुरुवार की देर रात करीब 2 बज कर 40 मिनट पर निधन हो गया। उनकी आयु 92 साल की थी। उन्होंने जयपुर के SMS अस्पताल में अंतिम सांस ली।"
- ^ Choudhary, Rakesh. "1993 में भैंरोसिंह की सरकार बनवाने वाले 'काका' का निधन, जानें कौन थे 7 बार के MLA सुंदरलाल". News24 Hindi (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 September 2024. " उन्हें हाल ही में फेफड़ों में इंफेक्शन के चलते जयपुर के एसएमएस हाॅस्पिटल में भर्ती कराया गया था। वे जनता में काका नाम से लोकप्रिय थे।"
- ^ "'बाबोसा' के जमाने के नेता और 7 बार के विधायक सुंदरलाल 'काका' ICU में भर्ती, अब हालत स्थिर, कोई बड़ा नेता नहीं मिलने पहुंचा ?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 September 2024.