Bhim Singh (politician)

Bhim Singh (17 August 1941 – 31 May 2022) was an Indian politician, activist, lawyer and author. He was the founder, President and Chief Patron of the Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP). He was a member of the Lok Sabha for a short time in 1988. He was a member of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly from 1977 until 1987. Singh was born in Ramnagar, then-British Raj.

Until his death, Singh was seen as a potential candidate for President or Vice President of India in the 2022 elections.

Singh died on 31 May 2022 from a long-illness at his home in Jammu, India at aged 80.

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