S. P. Lepcha
S. P. Lepcha (15 May 1927 – 12 February 2018) was an Indian academic and politician from West Bengal belonging to Communist Party of India (Marxist). He was a member of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.
S. P. Lepcha | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| In office 11 March 1980 – 2 April 1984 | |
| Constituency | West Bengal |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Ananda Pathak |
| Succeeded by | Dawa Narbula |
| Constituency | Darjeeling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1927 |
| Died | 12 February 2018 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Early life
Lepcha was born on 15 May 1927 at Plungdung Basti in Darjeeling to Pusang Lepcha and Dolmi.[1]
Career
Lepcha was a school teacher of Singtam Tea Garden.[2] He was elected as a member of the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal in 1980.[3] Later, he was elected as a member of the Lok Sabha from Darjeeling in 1999.[4]
Personal life
Lepcha was married to Jaisari Lepcha.[1] They had two sons and five daughters.
Death
Lepcha died on 12 February 2018 at a nursing home in Pradhan Nagar of Siliguri at the age of 90.[2][5]
References
- "Members Bioprofile". Lok Sabha. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- "প্রয়াত প্রাক্তন সিপিএম সাংসদ এসপি লেপচা". Sangbad Pratidin (in Bengali). 13 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- "Alphabetical List Of Former Members Of Rajya Sabha Since 1952". Rajya Sabha. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- "General Elections, 1999 - Constituency Wise Detailed Results" (PDF). West Bengal. Election Commission of India. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- "সিপিএমের প্রবীণ নেতা এস পি লেপচা প্রয়াত". Aajkaal (in Bengali). 12 February 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
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