Party Name : Nominated
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Member Experience : Elected to Loksabha 1 time
Last Loksabha Attended : 1
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CHARAK, SHRI LAKSHMAN SINGH, (Jammu and Kashmir —Nominated—1952): S. of Thakur Chattar Singh Charak; B. Birpur, Tehsil Samba, District Jammu, May 12, 1912; ed. at P.W. College, Jammu and University of California (College of Agriculture), U.S.A.; m. Shrimati Sheila L. Charak; 1 S. and 3 D.; Farmer; Became Member, Amar Rajput Sabha in 1934 and its President in 1940; Took active interest in introducing social reforms amongst Dogra Rajputs and in rehabilitation of refugees; Elected Member, Jammu and Kashmir Praja Sabha (Legislative Assembly) in 1938; Parliamentary Under Secretary to Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, 1939—-43; Recruiting Officer for Indian Army in Jammu Province with the rank of Captain, 1934—46; Refugee Relief Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Government, 1947 and in the same capacity worked without remuneration under the Administration of Shaikh Mohd. Abdullah till May 31, 1948; Administration and Liaison Officer, Government of India, 1948; Recalled by the Indian Army and appointed as Camp Comrnandant in Headquarter, Jammu Division and saw active service in Nowshera Operations, 1948; Appointed Second in Command, Refugee Camp, Negrota, Jammu, 1949 and later promoted to the rank of a Major; Released from the Indian Army in. February, 1950; Chief of the Peace Brigade, Jammu and Kashmir Government, 1951; Member, All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. Clubs: Member, Amar Singh Club in Srinagar and Jammu, Srinagar Club, Srinagar, Gymkhana Club, Delhi and Hony. Secretary, Constitution Club, New Delhi. Hobbies: Riding and shooting. Special interest: Gardening. Favourite pastime: Swimming. Publications: A historical note on the Dogra Rajputs of Jammu and Kashmir. Permanent address: Chogan Salathian, Jammu Tawi (Jammu and Kashmir).
