Indian politician
Chaudhary Dal Singh (1915–1991) popularly known as Khunda Jhota and Paani ka Baadal was first Irrigation and Power Minister of Haryana, he was involved in Haryana politics from 1952 to 1977, when he took unofficial retirement due to his bad health. in 1966.
Early life.
He was a recruitment officer of the Indian National Army founded by Subhas Chandra Bose. He remained prisoner of war in Germany, Italy during second world war. He was a very good player of Football &amp; won Indian Army Cavalry Tournament Medal at Lahore in 1939.
As Military Man.
Enrolled in the Army (2nd Royal Lancer) in March 1936.
Went overseas as leader of advance party of 3rd Motor Brigade in 1941.
Taken prisoners of war by General Rommel's army on 8.1.1941 at ElMichill in Libya while acting as intelligence NCO and remained prisoner of war for 4 and half Years in various countries of Europe. Released by General Paton of U.S.A. on 28 April 1945.
Worked as an interpreter for Russian and Indian Prisoners of War in Medical Department in various camps.
Opened Hindi School at Anna-Berg in Germany and Taught Hindi to about 1000 POW's.
Worked as recruiting officer of Indian legion ( I.N.A.) in Germany.
Underwent officer's course at Frontier War-fare Army School Kakaul (Abbottabad) and stood first in the Army School in 1946.
Travel of various Countries.
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Sicily, Italy, Germany, France Belgium &amp; England.
Term as Member of Legislative Assembly.
PEPSU LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
PUNJAB LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
HARYANA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
Other Information.
He was dragged into controversy when an Election petition was filed against him by Mr. Ghasi Ram in Petition, the matter was finally decided by Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in case titled as Ghasi Ram vs Dal Singh reported in All India Reporter as AIR 1968 SC 1191. He was first president of Haryana unit of Indian National Congress (Organisation).
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