Here is a list of Members of Parliament (MPs) from Jalandhar over the years:
1. Amar Nath (1951-1957)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Contribution: First MP from Jalandhar post-independence. Played a significant role in establishing democratic institutions and initiating developmental projects in the region.
2. Swaran Singh (1957-1977)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Political Achievements:
- Ministerial Roles: Served as the Minister of Railways, Minister of Agriculture, and Minister of External Affairs.
- Indo-Pakistani War of 1965: Instrumental in diplomatic efforts during the war and played a key role in the Tashkent Agreement.
- Agricultural Development: Promoted agricultural reforms and modernization, benefiting farmers in Punjab.
3. Iqbal Singh Dhillon (1977-1980)
- Party: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Political Achievements:
- Agricultural Focus: Emphasized improving the agricultural sector and addressing farmers’ issues.
- Sikh Community Advocacy: Worked on policies benefiting the Sikh community and promoting their rights.
4. Rajinder Singh Sparrow (1980-1984)
- Party: Indian National Congress (I)
- Political Achievements:
- Infrastructure Development: Spearheaded several infrastructure projects in Jalandhar, including road construction and public transportation improvements.
- Social Welfare: Initiated programs aimed at social welfare and improving living standards for underprivileged communities.
5. Inder Kumar Gujral (1989-1991, 1998-1999)
- Party: Janata Dal (JD)
- Political Achievements:
- Prime Minister of India: Served as Prime Minister from 1997 to 1998.
- Gujral Doctrine: Formulated the Gujral Doctrine, focusing on better relations with neighboring countries through non-reciprocal measures.
- Diplomatic Initiatives: Enhanced India’s diplomatic stature globally through strategic foreign policy moves.
6. Darbara Singh (1996-1998)
- Party: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
- Political Achievements:
- Development Projects: Focused on state-level development, including infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
7. Balbir Singh (1999-2004)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Political Achievements:
- Urban Development: Promoted urban development projects in Jalandhar.
- Social Justice: Worked on initiatives aimed at social justice and inclusion for marginalized communities.
8. Rana Gurjeet Singh (2004-2009)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Political Achievements:
- Industrial Growth: Advocated for industrial growth and development in Punjab.
- Infrastructure Projects: Initiated several infrastructure projects, including road and public facility improvements.
9. Mohinder Singh Kaypee (2009-2014)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Political Achievements:
- Educational Reforms: Focused on improving educational facilities and increasing access to quality education.
- Healthcare Initiatives: Worked on enhancing healthcare services and infrastructure in Jalandhar.
10. Santokh Singh Chaudhary (2014-2023)
- Party: Indian National Congress (INC)
- Political Achievements:
- Social Welfare Programs: Implemented various social welfare programs aimed at poverty alleviation and community development.
- Infrastructure Development: Continued to improve infrastructure, focusing on roads, schools, and hospitals.
11. Sushil Kumar Rinku (2023-Present)
- Party: Initially Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), now Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
- Political Achievements:
- Grassroots Development: Emphasized grassroots development and anti-corruption measures.
- Switch to BJP: Recently switched to BJP, highlighting his flexible political strategy aimed at addressing broader political challenges.
These MPs have played crucial roles in shaping the political and developmental landscape of Jalandhar over the years.
For more detailed information, you can refer to sources like Wikipedia and Result University (Entrance India) (Wikipedia) (https://www.oneindia.com/) (ResultUniversity).
